BMW 228I vs Mercedes Benz C280
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 | BMW 228I | Mercedes Benz C280 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 94 | 235 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2023 | 1994–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.2% | 17% |
BMW 228I by year
What breaks
Electrical System
24
25.5%
Engine & Cooling
21
22.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.4%
Brakes
6
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
6.4%
Airbags
4
4.3%
Lights
4
4.3%
Wheels
4
4.3%
Mercedes Benz C280 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
49
20.9%
Electrical System
47
20.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
12.8%
Suspension
15
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
15
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%
Airbags
13
5.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.1%