Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback vs Mercedes Benz CLS550
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 Q4 E-Tron Sportback | Mercedes Benz CLS550 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 33 | 82 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2023 | 2006–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 57.6% | 7.3% |
Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback by year
What breaks
Electrical System
10
30.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
6
18.2%
Brakes
3
9.1%
Other & Unspecified
3
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
2
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
6.1%
Mercedes Benz CLS550 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
34
41.5%
Engine & Cooling
6
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.3%
Electrical System
6
7.3%
Suspension
6
7.3%
Airbags
5
6.1%
Brakes
4
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.9%