Land Rover vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

Land Rover versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Land Rover versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mercedes-Benz in 7 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 12 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 12 out of 12 comparisons.

Land Rover versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Land Rover vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 12 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 6 comparisons. Land Rover vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 8 out of 10 comparisons.

Land Rover versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Land Rover versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 12 out of 12 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 8 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Mercedes-Benz GLA in Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLA in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Mercedes-Benz GLA in Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money and Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models.