Mercedes-Benz vs. Subaru

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Subaru, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Subaru the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Mercedes-Benz and Subaru have the same towing capacity.

Mercedes-Benz versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Subaru has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Over 2 comparisons, Mercedes-Benz and Subaru vehicles tie for safety. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.