Genesis vs. Mercedes-Benz

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Genesis 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 Genesis and Mercedes-Benz cars.

When comparing the Genesis brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Genesis has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, safety and retained value. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Genesis in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Mercedes-Benz has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Genesis and Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 6 comparisons.

Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 6 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 1 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 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Genesis and Mercedes-Benz have the same towing capacity.

Genesis versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Genesis has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Genesis and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Genesis shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 6 comparisons, and Genesis and Mercedes-Benz tie over 1 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 5 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 6 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Genesis offers 9 all-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.