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, overall quality, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and safety.

Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 4 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 6 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 2 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: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Cadillac overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Cadillac has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Large Cars, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Cadillac has better car rankings in 2 categories: Cadillac Escalade in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs and Cadillac Escalade in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs. Cadillac has better car rankings in 2 categories: Cadillac Escalade ESV in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs and Cadillac Escalade ESV in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Cadillac has the better car ranking in 1 category: Escalade ESV in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.