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, horsepower and towing capacity. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, retained value 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 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 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: Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models.