Jaguar vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

Jaguar versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jaguar versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mercedes-Benz in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Jaguar versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Jaguar offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Jaguar offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Jaguar versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jaguar versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jaguar has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 7 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLC in Best Luxury Small SUVs, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (convertible) in Best Luxury Sports Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLA in Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jaguar has the better car ranking in 1 category: E-PACE in Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLC in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

Available Body Styles: Jaguar offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.

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

Jaguar offers 5 all-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.