Mercedes-Benz vs Volvo — which to choose?

Q: Which is cheaper — Mercedes-Benz or Volvo?

By average price in Latvia, Volvo is cheaper at €7959, compared to €15 897 for Mercedes-Benz.

Q: Mercedes-Benz or Volvo — which is more reliable?

Both brands offer reliable models. Mercedes-Benz average mileage is 255 723 km, Volvo — 294 022 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

Q: How many Mercedes-Benz and Volvo listings are there in Latvia?

Currently there are 2593 Mercedes-Benz and 3973 Volvo listings in Latvia.

Q: Which car is better for families — Mercedes-Benz or Volvo?

Both brands have great family models. Mercedes-Benz top models: C220, Sprinter, E220. Volvo: Xc 60, V70, Xc 90.

Detailed comparison based on 6566 real listings in Latvia

Mercedes-Benz

2593

Listings

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Volvo

3973

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	Mercedes-Benz	Volvo
Listings	2593	3973	✓ Volvo — more listings
Average Price	€15 897	€7959	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Median Price	€8300	€5750	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Price Range	€295 – €320 000	€300 – €69 490
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	255 723 km	294 022 km	✓ Mercedes-Benz — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

Mercedes-Benz

Diesel76% (1655)

Petrol19% (412)

Hybrid3% (64)

Gas/LPG2% (54)

Volvo

Diesel88% (3180)

Petrol7% (245)

Hybrid3% (107)

Gas/LPG3% (96)

⚙️ Transmission

Mercedes-Benz

Automatic82%

Manual18%

Volvo

Automatic62%

Manual38%

lietota0%

💰 Price Distribution

Range	Mercedes-Benz	Volvo
< €3,000	15% (391)	25% (1009)
€3,000–5,000	15% (396)	19% (769)
€5,000–10,000	26% (683)	32% (1256)
€10,000–20,000	20% (521)	16% (639)
€20,000–35,000	13% (342)	6% (254)
€35,000+	10% (260)	1% (46)

🎯 Verdict

Volvo wins on: cheaper, more listings. Mercedes-Benz excels in: less mileage. Both brands are excellent choices — the final decision depends on your budget and needs.