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 and variety of models offered. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.

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 5 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Mercedes-Benz also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 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 4 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 7 comparisons, and Mercedes-Benz and Porsche tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 4 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, and Mercedes-Benz GLE in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 12 categories: Porsche 911 (hybrid convertible) in Best Hybrid Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche 911 (hybrid coupe) in Best Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars, Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Convertibles, Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Hatchbacks, Porsche 911 (hybrid coupe) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Porsche Panamera (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (convertible) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV).Porsche has better car rankings in 7 categories: Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Convertibles, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche 911 (hybrid coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Porsche Cayenne (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), and Porsche 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Porsche has better car rankings in 2 categories: Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money and Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 6 rear-wheel-drive models.