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, overall quality, reliability and vehicle rankings. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, safety, retained value 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 5 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Volvo and Mercedes-Benz both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Volvo versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 8 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. In 2 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 Volvo with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons while Volvo has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Volvo and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 8 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 8 categories: Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Volvo S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars, Volvo XC60 in Best Luxury Small SUVs, and Volvo XC90 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Best Luxury Midsize Cars and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (wagon) in Best Luxury Wagons.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Volvo has better car rankings in 5 categories: Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Volvo S60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, Volvo XC60 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs, and Volvo XC90 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Mercedes-Benz has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (wagon) in Most Reliable Luxury Wagons.

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 S60 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.