Mercedes-Benz vs Volvo — which to choose?

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

By average price in Latvia, Volvo is cheaper at €8014, compared to €16 005 for Mercedes-Benz.

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

Both brands offer reliable models. Mercedes-Benz average mileage is 251 380 km, Volvo — 294 160 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

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

Currently there are 3223 Mercedes-Benz and 5200 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, E220, Sprinter. Volvo: Xc 60, V70, Xc 90.

Detailed comparison based on 8423 real listings in Latvia

Mercedes-Benz

3223

Listings

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Volvo

5200

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	Mercedes-Benz	Volvo
Listings	3223	5200	✓ Volvo — more listings
Average Price	€16 005	€8014	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Median Price	€8490	€5690	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Price Range	€350 – €320 000	€123 – €69 990
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	251 380 km	294 160 km	✓ Mercedes-Benz — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

Mercedes-Benz

Diesel76% (1653)

Petrol19% (417)

Hybrid3% (66)

Gas/LPG2% (48)

Volvo

Diesel88% (3107)

Petrol6% (216)

Hybrid3% (112)

Gas/LPG3% (98)

⚙️ Transmission

Mercedes-Benz

Automatic82%

Manual18%

Volvo

Automatic63%

Manual37%

💰 Price Distribution

Range	Mercedes-Benz	Volvo
< €3,000	16% (527)	26% (1338)
€3,000–5,000	14% (454)	20% (1025)
€5,000–10,000	25% (818)	31% (1596)
€10,000–20,000	20% (647)	15% (803)
€20,000–35,000	14% (445)	7% (383)
€35,000+	10% (332)	1% (55)

🎯 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.