Mercedes-Benz vs. Volkswagen

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 model comparisons, with Volkswagen offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 5 comparisons, and Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen 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, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.