BMW 330XI vs Mercedes Benz ML350
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 330XI | Mercedes Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 248 | 603 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2006 | 2010–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 60 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 17.7% |
BMW 330XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
111
44.8%
Electrical System
31
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.7%
Seat Belts
16
6.5%
Lights
12
4.8%
Seats
10
4.0%
Steering
9
3.6%
Tires
9
3.6%
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
139
23.1%
Engine & Cooling
76
12.6%
Electrical System
72
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
56
9.3%
Other & Unspecified
45
7.5%
Brakes
40
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
5.0%
Steering
23
3.8%