Audi A8 vs Mercedes Benz C230
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi A8 | Mercedes Benz C230 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 362 | 883 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2021 | 1997–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 53 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.8% | 13.9% |
Audi A8 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
101
27.9%
Electrical System
35
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
22
6.1%
Brakes
19
5.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
5.2%
Mercedes Benz C230 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
164
18.6%
Airbags
144
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
119
13.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
101
11.4%
Electrical System
83
9.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
37
4.2%
Brakes
31
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
3.5%