Mercedes-Benz vs. Porsche

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mercedes-Benz in 4 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Mercedes-Benz also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 7 model comparisons, with Porsche offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche have the same towing capacity.

Mercedes-Benz versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Porsche with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 9 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Large Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 6 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Porsche 718 Cayman in Best Luxury Hatchbacks, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz and Porsche each have better car rankings in 5 categories. Mercedes-Benz ranks better in the following cases: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), and Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV). Porsche ranks better in the following cases: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche Macan in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Porsche 911 (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, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

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