Mercedes-Benz vs. Cadillac

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

When comparing the Mercedes-Benz brand to the Cadillac brand, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, safety, retained value and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing and towing capacity.

Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 8 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 10 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 10 model comparisons, with Cadillac offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac have the same towing capacity.

Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 10 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.