BMW 335I vs Mercedes Benz E350
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 335I | Mercedes Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,136 | 2,686 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2016 | 2003–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 142 |
| Fires reported | 45 | 78 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 112 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.9% | 12.5% |
BMW 335I by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
278
24.5%
Airbags
192
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
175
15.4%
Electrical System
147
12.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
4.0%
Steering
36
3.2%
Other & Unspecified
35
3.1%
Lights
32
2.8%
Mercedes Benz E350 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
765
28.5%
Airbags
397
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
218
8.1%
Brakes
204
7.6%
Electrical System
166
6.2%
Other & Unspecified
134
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
124
4.6%
Suspension
117
4.4%