Volvo vs. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

Volvo versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Volvo versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volvo in 7 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. Volvo also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 12 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 13 comparisons.

Volvo versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 13 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 7 out of 12 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz vehicles have higher MPG in 3 comparisons, and both Volvo and Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 5 comparisons. In 3 comparisons, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz have the same towing capacity.

Volvo versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Volvo versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 2 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 4 out of 6 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 13 comparisons. Volvo shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 13 comparisons, and Volvo and Mercedes-Benz tie over 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 5 categories: Volvo S60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Compact Cars, Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo S60 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars, Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, and Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV). Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 9 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLC (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLC in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 8 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLC in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Mercedes-Benz GLC (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Plug-in Hybrid wagon) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), Mercedes-Benz GLC (Plug-in Hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Volvo has the better car ranking in 1 category: S60 in Safest Luxury Small Cars. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz GLC in Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs and Mercedes-Benz GLC in Safest Luxury Small SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 2 categories: Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money and Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money.

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

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

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