Audi S4 vs Mercedes Benz C300
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 S4 | Mercedes Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 721 | 1,788 |
| Model years covered | 1992–2022 | 2008–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | — |
| Best model year | 1993 | — |
| Crashes reported | 23 | 47 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 53 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.7% | 7.9% |
Audi S4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
150
20.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
104
14.4%
Brakes
82
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
72
10.0%
Lights
66
9.2%
Tires
51
7.1%
Steering
37
5.1%
Airbags
33
4.6%
Mercedes Benz C300 by year
What breaks
Airbags
459
25.7%
Electrical System
428
23.9%
Steering
273
15.3%
Lights
228
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
69
3.9%
Engine & Cooling
57
3.2%
Suspension
49
2.7%
Brakes
38
2.1%