Mercedes-Benz vs. Ford

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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Ford overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: C-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes.

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

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.