BMW 328 vs Mercedes Benz R350
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 328 | Mercedes Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 125 | 307 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2013 | 2006–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.2% | 12.4% |
BMW 328 by year
What breaks
Airbags
33
26.4%
Electrical System
23
18.4%
Engine & Cooling
17
13.6%
Other & Unspecified
11
8.8%
Seat Belts
9
7.2%
Stability & Traction Control
5
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
3.2%
Steering
4
3.2%
Mercedes Benz R350 by year
What breaks
Suspension
55
17.9%
Engine & Cooling
54
17.6%
Airbags
40
13.0%
Electrical System
27
8.8%
Brakes
23
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
6.5%
Seats
20
6.5%
Steering
17
5.5%