Mercedes-Benz vs. Maserati

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mercedes-Benz in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mercedes-Benz also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mercedes-Benz, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mercedes-Benz the overall advantage over Maserati.

Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Maserati vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Maserati overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 5 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 E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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 GLE in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Maserati offers 2 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Maserati offers 8 gasoline vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Maserati offers 6 all-wheel-drive models and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.