Audi S5 vs Mercedes Benz CLA250
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 S5 | Mercedes Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 211 | 519 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2025 | 2012–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.7% | 13.9% |
Audi S5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
37
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
27
12.8%
Electrical System
26
12.3%
Engine & Cooling
25
11.8%
Airbags
25
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.7%
Steering
7
3.3%
Mercedes Benz CLA250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
108
20.8%
Electrical System
68
13.1%
Other & Unspecified
61
11.8%
Airbags
45
8.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
41
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
6.9%
Body & Structure
29
5.6%
Stability & Traction Control
25
4.8%