BMW X1 SAV vs Mercedes Benz E500
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 X1 SAV | Mercedes Benz E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 221 | 546 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2017 | 2003–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.6% | 5.3% |
BMW X1 SAV by year
What breaks
Airbags
100
45.2%
Electrical System
20
9.0%
Engine & Cooling
17
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
17
7.7%
Body & Structure
14
6.3%
Brakes
13
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
3.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
2.7%
Mercedes Benz E500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
240
44.0%
Brakes
107
19.6%
Suspension
58
10.6%
Engine & Cooling
25
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
4.6%
Electrical System
19
3.5%
Airbags
18
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
12
2.2%