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 towing capacity, safety and variety of models offered. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Mercedes-Benz versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Nissan, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Nissan the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 1 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: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan GT-R in Best Luxury Coupes and Nissan GT-R in Best Luxury Sports Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: SL-Class (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.
Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
$52,011 - $69,973
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
$145,150 - $204,110
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
$30,504 - $42,947
Cars
Nissan GT-R
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
$48,961 - $64,332
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
$31,910 - $43,642
Cars
Nissan GT-R
$126,268 - $259,475
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
45.5%
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
39.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
42.6%
Cars
Nissan GT-R
34.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
469 hp / 516 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
Cars
Nissan GT-R
565 hp / 467 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Not Yet Available
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
Not Yet Available
Cars
Nissan GT-R
16 / 22 / 18
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
7.5 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Nissan Rogue
8.1 / 10
Cars
Nissan GT-R
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
5.8 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
6.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.0 / 10
Cars
Nissan GT-R
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
9.0 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
8.6 / 10
Cars
Nissan GT-R
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
7.7 / 10
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (coupe)
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
Cars
Nissan GT-R
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
#7 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
#23 of 34 in
Best Luxury Coupes
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#11 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Cars
Nissan GT-R
#8 of 34 in
Best Luxury Coupes
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
#10 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Cars
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
#26 of 41 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#9 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Cars
Nissan GT-R
#16 of 41 in
Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars