Hyundai vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

Hyundai versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Hyundai versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Both Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 4 comparisons, and Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz tie over 1 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 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.