Mercedes-Benz vs. Toyota

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 10 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Toyota also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 8 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 10 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Toyota, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Toyota the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 10 model comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz and Toyota tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 10 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 10 comparisons, and Mercedes-Benz and Toyota tie over 1 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Toyota offers 17 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 5 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 17 hybrids, 4 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 20 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.