BMW I5 vs Mercedes Benz CLK350
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 I5 | Mercedes Benz CLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 135 |
| Model years covered | 2024–2025 | 2006–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.3% | 8.1% |
BMW I5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
14
25.5%
Brakes
11
20.0%
Electrical System
8
14.5%
Stability & Traction Control
5
9.1%
Other & Unspecified
5
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
2
3.6%
Steering
2
3.6%
Mercedes Benz CLK350 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
34
25.2%
Engine & Cooling
17
12.6%
Airbags
17
12.6%
Electrical System
13
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
8.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
5.9%
Seats
6
4.4%
Lights
5
3.7%