Lexus vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

Lexus versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lexus in 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Lexus also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lexus, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lexus the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Lexus versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 9 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Lexus vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Lexus and Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Lexus versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 7 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has higher reliability ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons, and Lexus and Mercedes-Benz tie in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Lexus and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 10 categories: Lexus RX 350h in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus RX 350h in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Lexus GX 550 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 350h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars, Lexus GX 550 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury Large SUVs, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 6 categories: Lexus GX 550 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 350h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Lexus GX 550 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE in Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Safest Luxury Midsize Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Safest Luxury Midsize SUVs, Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Safest Luxury Small Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Safest Luxury Small SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 5 categories: Lexus LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money, Lexus ES 350 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Lexus IS 300 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models.