2015 Nissan GT-R vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
When comparing the 2015 Nissan GT-R's and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and reliability. The 2015 Nissan GT-R and 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Nissan GT-R's and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Nissan GT-R is a better car than the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
2015 Nissan GT-R vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pricing
A used 2015 Nissan GT-R ranges from $68,986 to $131,000 while a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $39,738 to $78,868.
2015 Nissan GT-R vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2015 Nissan GT-R loses 32 percent of its value and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 50.6 percent of its value. This means the 2015 Nissan GT-R retains 18.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
2015 Nissan GT-R vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan GT-R is 7.8 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Nissan GT-R being ranked 6 out of 33 Best Luxury Coupes and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class being ranked 14 out of 33.
2015 Nissan GT-R vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan GT-R is 7.5 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan GT-R.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2015 Nissan GT-R’s base engine makes 545 horsepower, and the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 449 horsepower. Both the GT-R and the S-Class are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 449 and 506 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
68986 - 131000
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.319973
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
39738 - 78868
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.50555
Nissan GT-R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.785683 / 10
Reliability:
7.671366 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan GT-R Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 40Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 40Ranking
9 out of / 33Ranking
12 out of / 40Ranking
12 out of / 33Ranking
13 out of / 40Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 30Ranking
22 out of / 26Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 33Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2015 Nissan GT-R Trim Levels
Black Edition, NISMO, Premium, Track Edition
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
S 550 4MATIC, S 63 AMG, S 65 AMG, S 550, S 600
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
545 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
463 foot-lbs @ 5800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.142 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
449 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.095 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3851 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
53.9 inches
Length:
183.8 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4707 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
115.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19