BMW E46 vs Mercedes Benz C240
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 E46 | Mercedes Benz C240 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 51 | 127 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2004 | 2001–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.8% | 21.3% |
BMW E46 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
9
17.6%
Lights
8
15.7%
Engine & Cooling
7
13.7%
Electrical System
7
13.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
11.8%
Airbags
3
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.9%
Seats
3
5.9%
Mercedes Benz C240 by year
What breaks
Airbags
17
13.4%
Electrical System
14
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
11.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
8.7%
Seat Belts
7
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
5.5%
Body & Structure
6
4.7%