BMW 530XI vs Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500
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 530XI | Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 243 | 597 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2007 | 2007–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2019 |
| Best model year | — | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 24 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14% | 9% |
BMW 530XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
65
26.7%
Electrical System
36
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
29
11.9%
Body & Structure
16
6.6%
Lights
15
6.2%
Steering
13
5.3%
Seat Belts
13
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
3.7%
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
84
14.1%
Electrical System
66
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
59
9.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
55
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
52
8.7%
Steering
46
7.7%
Brakes
46
7.7%
Airbags
44
7.4%