BMW 328D vs Mercedes Benz C 300
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 328D | Mercedes Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 277 | 671 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2018 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 48 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 12.5% |
BMW 328D by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
106
38.3%
Engine & Cooling
78
28.2%
Other & Unspecified
24
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
7.6%
Electrical System
10
3.6%
Brakes
8
2.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
2.2%
Body & Structure
5
1.8%
Mercedes Benz C 300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
151
22.5%
Electrical System
80
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
76
11.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
69
10.3%
Body & Structure
51
7.6%
Steering
33
4.9%
Seat Belts
29
4.3%