Mercedes-Benz vs. Nissan

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Mercedes-Benz has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.