BMW Z3 Roadster vs Mercedes Benz CLA 250
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 Z3 Roadster | Mercedes Benz CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 137 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2001 | 2018–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 16.1% |
BMW Z3 Roadster by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
15
27.3%
Airbags
9
16.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
12.7%
Suspension
6
10.9%
Electrical System
3
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
2
3.6%
Brakes
2
3.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.6%
Mercedes Benz CLA 250 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
23
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
20
14.6%
Engine & Cooling
17
12.4%
Airbags
13
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
8.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
10
7.3%
Body & Structure
9
6.6%
Steering
6
4.4%