BMW 740IL vs Mercedes Benz GLA 250
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 740IL | Mercedes Benz GLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 180 | 448 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2001 | 2014–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 29 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.7% | 13.4% |
BMW 740IL by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
20.6%
Electrical System
20
11.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
7.2%
Brakes
13
7.2%
Airbags
12
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
5.6%
Steering
9
5.0%
Mercedes Benz GLA 250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
80
17.9%
Other & Unspecified
63
14.1%
Electrical System
49
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
10.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
8.5%
Airbags
35
7.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
4.5%