BMW 535I US vs Mercedes Benz S 580
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 535I US | Mercedes Benz S 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 45 | 112 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2011 | 2021–2023 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 0% | 18.8% |
BMW 535I US by year
11
What breaks
Tires
18
40.0%
Engine & Cooling
7
15.6%
Wheels
4
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
6.7%
Electrical System
3
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
6.7%
Steering
2
4.4%
Other & Unspecified
2
4.4%
Mercedes Benz S 580 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
21
18.8%
Electrical System
17
15.2%
Engine & Cooling
15
13.4%
Brakes
10
8.9%
Tires
8
7.1%
Wheels
8
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.4%