This is Why A Toyota Lasts 300,000 Miles (But Mercedes Won't)

There are a lot of reasons a car will be reliable and a lot of reasons they won't. Today I'm going to walk you through the differences between Toyota and Mercedes cars, engines, electronics, buttons, fit and finish, and everything about these vehicles to show you exactly why a Toyota lasts 300 000 miles but a Mercedes won't. It's Toyota vs Mercedes reliability, and it's all on display.

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[robertlee]

My 1995 Corolla had 18000 miles on it when I bought it. When I finally got rid of it, there we 425290 miles on it. It was a fantastic car.

[deller]

I once bought a 6 year old Corolla with 65K miles on it. I put another 50K, and sold it for nearly the same price in 2 years. Never had a single issue with it.

[seanparks]

I was a salesman at a Mercedes-Benz dealership. I had customers that were “Mercedes people” and that is all they buy. They are used to bringing their cars in to service and getting great treatment and are used to high maintenance and repair costs. For some buyers, it is their “I’ve finally made it” car that they always wanted. “The best or nothing”used to mean built better than anything else. Sadly, now it just means cars that are full of technology and not made nearly as well as the older ones.

[Technical_Audio]

I’m a former owner of Porsche and Mercedes. Now it’s Honda or Toyota and nothing else. It’s not just a cost of repair issue; it’s the terrible inconvenience of multiple trips to the dealer or of being stranded by the side of the road when “German engineering” lets you down. When I get into a car I want to turn the key and have it always start. That’s true luxury.

[silenthill]

This video should be taught to car manufacturers. Several years back I read an article about the research Toyota was conducting on screws, bolts and clips to be more robust and reliable while being cost effective as well. The kind of detailed analysis they were doing really impressed me.

[asimmateen]

During the World Cup in Qatar, I was surprised to see Toyota's all over. The Oil tycoons mostly drives a Toyota or Lexus SUV. And a normal Taxi is also a Toyota Camry. Impressive stuff.

[asadianbelifont]

Had a 97 carolla that lasted me ALMOST a million miles! The only reason I had to get rid of it was not because the engine stopped running, it was because the floorboards rotted out lol. The engine still popped on like new

[cbennett]

My 2006 Corolla just turned 344k. The odometers on that gen freeze at 299, 999. I keep track with trip B odometer for oil changes and business miles. Nothing major has gone wrong other than the ubiquitous parts that wear out on all cars. Though uses a small amount of oil and not as tight as it used to be, it still moves on down the road. It's one of 6 various Toyotas that I own...

[jcpflier]

I had a 1999 Toyota Camry that i swear was going to out live me. That car would not die. Finally sold it a few years ago because my kids no longer wanted to ride in it. They said it was too old. To be honest, it was a commuter car. When i sold it, it had 235, 000 miles and it ran like new. I trusted that car more than newer rental cars I’ve driven. Today i still own a Toyota. Will always buy Toyota based on my experience with that Camry. She never left me on the road. Only asked for oil and gas. Nothing else…

Loved this video by the way. Made me a fan of the channel. 😊

[ryanmeyer]

Toyotas are designed to be good cars for a long time, Mercedes and other German car brands are designed to be amazing cars for a short time.

[lash]

Bought myself a 2008’C300 last month. Last owner had it for 13 years and it has 121000 miles. The V6 engine feels silky smooth and I’m sure it could run for another 100k. Although it will cost more to maintain than the equivalent Accord or Camry, the driving experience makes it worth it for me

[hughb]

I've owned a Corolla & Tacoma and both of those vehicles were the epitome of reliability, which is why that brand will be my final end of life car vehicle. Great video Mark.

[aktcdc]

Absolutely. This video is spot on. I had a BMW which fell apart, then I had a Corolla which has lasted more than 10 times as long.

[ddupy]

I was a BMW owner for over 15 years. Loved the cars and still do. The same problems and costs you talked about here plus a major engine issue in a car with less than 40, 000mi drove me away.
I replaced it with a Camry and couldn't be happier. I'm sure long term, the Camry will be the car of choice!

[gregpst]

Awesome work here. Not just talking about all the cheap plastic issues, but showing them first hand.
Excellent!

[JustPeasant]

Remember when Mercedes-Benz W123D (any diesel) could do 800k miles without breaking a sweat? Those were THE MERC™ And after 800k miles, the engine would still be fine. It was the bodywork that gave away due to so many NaCl (salt) on the roads were that were sprayed during the winter (snow)❄

[TidewaterC]

My mother has a 20yr old Corolla. Nothing in the drivetrain has ever had to be repaired, just normal wear and tear items such as brakes and exhaust replacement due to rust.. It has a timing chain not a belt so no worries there either. Most reliable car I have ever seen.

[BigHumz]

My diesel Toyota Avensis (not available in the US) lasted 150k miles before losing oil pressure, my 2015 E class diesel is on 194k with the same 8k oil intervals and it’s going strong! Nothing has really gone wrong with it either, touch wood

[kensmith]

My grandma always said: The more bells and whistles you have on something, the more things to break!

[kevinfernando]

My 2002 Mercedes Benz E55 W210 has 145k and counting as my daily. Reliability depends on often you do preventative maintenance and following service intervals which many people neglect and then call their vehicle unreliable.