Mercedes-Benz vs. Volvo

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

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

Mercedes-Benz versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 10 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 10 out of 12 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 12 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 12 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 7 out of 11 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz vehicles have higher MPG in 3 comparisons, and both Mercedes-Benz and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have the same towing capacity.

Mercedes-Benz versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 12 comparisons. Volvo shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 12 comparisons, and Mercedes-Benz and Volvo tie over 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Best Luxury Small Cars. Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo S60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Compact Cars and Volvo S60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), and Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLE in Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Safest Luxury Small Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Safest Luxury Small SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Volvo has the better car ranking in 1 category: S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.