BMW K 1600 GTL vs Mercedes Benz C280
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 GTL | Mercedes Benz C280 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 94 | 235 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2022 | 1994–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.1% | 17% |
BMW K 1600 GTL by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
20
21.3%
Steering
18
19.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
12.8%
Electrical System
11
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
10
10.6%
Suspension
5
5.3%
Other & Unspecified
5
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.3%
Mercedes Benz C280 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
49
20.9%
Electrical System
47
20.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
12.8%
Suspension
15
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
15
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%
Airbags
13
5.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.1%