Ford vs. Mercedes-Benz
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Ford 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 Ford and Mercedes-Benz cars.
When comparing the Ford brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and retained value. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Ford versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.
Ford versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Ford versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: C-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes.
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.
Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-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
SUVs
Ford Expedition
$63,191 - $88,644
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$44,856 - $61,270
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$89,741 - $187,332
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
$55,233 - $65,614
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Expedition
$60,439 - $87,113
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$83,588 - $179,881
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Expedition
53.5%
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
57.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
55.8%
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
58.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Ford Expedition
380 hp / 470 foot-lbs
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
266 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
375 hp / 369 foot-lbs
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
188 hp / 284 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Expedition
17 / 23 / 19
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not Yet Available
EV Range
Ford Mustang Mach-E
224 miles
EV Range
Mercedes-Benz EQB
245 miles
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Expedition
9300 lbs
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not yet available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7700 lbs
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Not yet available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
8.7 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
6.3 / 10
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
9.0 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
5.6 / 10
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
10 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
7.2 / 10
EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7.0 / 10
EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQB
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
#14 of 22 in
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