Acura vs. Mercedes-Benz

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Mercedes-Benz contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Mercedes-Benz cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, overall quality, reliability and vehicle rankings. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Acura in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Acura versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 12 categories: Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura RLX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura RDX in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Acura ILX in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura NSX (hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura ILX in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura and Mercedes-Benz each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Acura ranks better in the following cases: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs. Mercedes-Benz ranks better in the following cases: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Acura has the better car ranking in 1 category: MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.