BMW K 1600 GT vs Mercedes Benz SLK
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 K 1600 GT | Mercedes Benz SLK |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 39 | 96 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2019 | 1998–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.6% | 5.2% |
BMW K 1600 GT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
10
25.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
15.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
12.8%
Steering
5
12.8%
Suspension
4
10.3%
Electrical System
3
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
2
5.1%
Brakes
1
2.6%
Mercedes Benz SLK by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18
18.8%
Electrical System
13
13.5%
Lights
12
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
7
7.3%
Brakes
7
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
7.3%
Stability & Traction Control
7
7.3%