Lincoln vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

When comparing the Lincoln brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Lincoln has the advantage in the area of horsepower. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lincoln, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lincoln the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

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

Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Lincoln offers only 7 SUVs. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 1 plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.

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