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    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado vs Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Mercedes-Benz G Wagon? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
    KES Ksh 95,000/dayView Details

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon
    KES Ksh 85,000/dayView Details

    Key Similarities

    Vehicle Category

    Both vehicles are classified as SUV, Luxury cars

    Transmission Type

    Both vehicles have Automatic transmission

    Fuel Type

    Both vehicles run on Diesel

    Self-Drive Option

    Both vehicles are available for self-drive

    Key Differences

    Daily Rate

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    KES Ksh 95,000

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    KES Ksh 85,000

    Difference: 10000

    Seating Capacity

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    7 seats

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    5 seats

    Difference: 2

    Engine

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    3.0 L diesel V6

    Horsepower

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    204 hp

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    245 hp

    Difference: 41

    Torque

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    500 Nm

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    600 Nm

    Difference: 100

    City Fuel Economy

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    11.8 km/L

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    9.2 km/L

    Difference: 2.6

    Highway Fuel Economy

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    14.3 km/L

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    11.1 km/L

    Difference: 3.2

    Sunroof

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    Yes

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    No

    Minimum Rental Period

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    2 days

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    1 day

    Difference: 1

    Performance Comparison

    When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, performance characteristics play a significant role in your driving experience.

    Engine Power

    The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado features a 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel producing 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon comes with a 3.0 L diesel V6 delivering 245 hp and 600 Nm of torque. The Mercedes-Benz G Wagon offers 41 more horsepower than the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado.

    Fuel Efficiency

    In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado achieves 11.8 km/L, while the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon manages 9.2 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 14.3 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and 11.1 km/L from the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon. Overall, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is more fuel-efficient.

    Comfort and Features

    Comfort features significantly impact your travel experience, especially during longer rentals.

    Interior Space

    The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado offers seating for 7 passengers, while the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon accommodates 5 passengers. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado can carry 2 more passengers, making it better suited for larger groups.

    Additional Features

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    • Equipped with sunroof
    • Automatic transmission
    • Diesel engine
    • Available for self-drive
    • Minimum rental: 2 days

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    • Automatic transmission
    • Diesel engine
    • Available for self-drive
    • Minimum rental: 1 day

    Value for Money

    When considering value, it's important to look beyond just the daily rate and evaluate what you get for the price.

    Pricing Comparison

    Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado

    KES Ksh 95,000/day

    3-day discount: KES Ksh 4,000/day

    Weekly discount: KES Ksh 7,500/day

    Monthly discount: KES Ksh 10,000/day

    For 3+ days: KES Ksh 91,000/day

    For 7+ days: KES Ksh 87,500/day

    For 30+ days: KES Ksh 85,000/day

    Mercedes-Benz G Wagon

    KES Ksh 85,000/day

    3-day discount: KES Ksh 4,000/day

    Weekly discount: KES Ksh 7,500/day

    Monthly discount: KES Ksh 10,000/day

    For 3+ days: KES Ksh 81,000/day

    For 7+ days: KES Ksh 77,500/day

    For 30+ days: KES Ksh 75,000/day

    While the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is KES Ksh 10,000/day more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, it provides more seating capacity.

    Side-by-Side Comparison

    FeatureToyota Land Cruiser J250 PradoMercedes-Benz G Wagon
    Daily RateKES Ksh 95,000KES Ksh 85,000
    CategorySUV, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, LuxuryLuxury, SUV, VIP
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Seats75
    Engine2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel3.0 L diesel V6
    Horsepower204 hp245 hp
    Torque500 Nm600 Nm
    City Fuel Economy11.8 km/L9.2 km/L
    Highway Fuel Economy14.3 km/L11.1 km/L
    SunroofYesNo
    Self-Drive OptionAvailableAvailable
    Minimum Rental2 days1 day
    3-Day DiscountKES Ksh 4,000/dayKES Ksh 4,000/day
    Weekly DiscountKES Ksh 7,500/dayKES Ksh 7,500/day
    Monthly DiscountKES Ksh 10,000/dayKES Ksh 10,000/day

    Conclusion

    Both the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Mercedes-Benz G Wagon offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.

    Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado if you:

    • Need to accommodate more passengers
    • Prioritize better fuel economy
    • Want a vehicle with a sunroof

    Choose the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon if you:

    • Want a more budget-friendly option
    • Prefer more power and performance
    • Require shorter rental periods

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