INFINITI vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

INFINITI versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing INFINITI versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for INFINITI in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. INFINITI also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

INFINITI versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: INFINITI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

INFINITI versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of INFINITI versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, INFINITI has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. INFINITI and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Best Luxury Small Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: INFINITI has better car rankings in 2 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs and INFINITI QX60 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs.Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: C-Class (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: INFINITI and Mercedes-Benz each have better car rankings in 1 category. The QX60 from INFINITI ranks better in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money and the CLA from Mercedes-Benz ranks better in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

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

Drivetrain Options: INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models.