Audi A8 vs Mercedes Benz C250
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 C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 362 | 902 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2021 | 2012–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 51 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.8% | 12.7% |
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 C250 by year
What breaks
Airbags
437
48.4%
Engine & Cooling
135
15.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
59
6.5%
Steering
44
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
43
4.8%
Electrical System
37
4.1%
Body & Structure
29
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
3.0%