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, reliability and vehicle rankings. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value 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. Both INFINITI and Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 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 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, INFINITI has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: INFINITI has better car rankings in 3 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, INFINITI QX50 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 7 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury Large 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 4 categories: INFINITI QX60 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, INFINITI QX60 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, INFINITI QX50 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and INFINITI QX80 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: INFINITI has better car rankings in 3 categories: INFINITI QX80 in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money, INFINITI QX60 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money, and INFINITI Q50 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: INFINITI offers 4 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: INFINITI offers 5 gasoline vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

INFINITI offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.