Honda vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

Honda versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Honda in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Honda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Honda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Honda the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Honda versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Honda versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Honda and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.