Dodge vs. Mercedes-Benz
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge 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 Dodge and Mercedes-Benz cars.
When comparing the Dodge brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, safety and retained value. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and variety of models offered.
Dodge versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Dodge in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Dodge also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Dodge, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Dodge the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.
Dodge versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Dodge 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.
Dodge versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Dodge versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Dodge with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.
Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Dodge Charger
$29,335 - $68,956
Dodge Charger
$29,335 - $68,956
Dodge Charger
$29,335 - $68,956
New Car Pricing
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$65,777 - $85,321
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$49,176 - $64,214
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Dodge Charger
$26,249 - $87,245
Dodge Charger
$26,249 - $87,245
Dodge Charger
$26,249 - $87,245
Used Car Pricing
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$65,304 - $81,067
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$46,801 - $62,210
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
$27,894 - $36,922
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Dodge Charger
39.1%
Dodge Charger
39.1%
Dodge Charger
39.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
51.9%
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
47.9%
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
40%
Horsepower / Torque
Dodge Charger
292 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Charger
292 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Charger
292 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
188 hp / 221 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Dodge Charger
19 / 30 / 23
Dodge Charger
19 / 30 / 23
Dodge Charger
19 / 30 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Not Yet Available
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Not Yet Available
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
24 / 35 / 28
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Dodge Charger
8.7 / 10
Dodge Charger
8.7 / 10
Dodge Charger
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
8.5 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
8.3 / 10
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
8.3 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
8.3 / 10
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Dodge Charger
10 / 10
Dodge Charger
10 / 10
Dodge Charger
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
10 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
7.3 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
7.5 / 10
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Dodge Charger
#2 of 8 in
Best Large Cars
Dodge Charger
#2 of 8 in
Best Large Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
#8 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Dodge Charger
#5 of 8 in
Most Reliable Large Cars
Dodge Charger
#5 of 8 in
Most Reliable Large Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#7 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
#5 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Dodge Charger
#3 of 3 in
Best Large Cars for the Money
Dodge Charger
#3 of 3 in
Best Large Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
#4 of 9 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
#10 of 12 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money