Chevrolet K2500 vs Mercedes Benz C320
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 | Chevrolet K2500 | Mercedes Benz C320 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 122 | 303 |
| Model years covered | 1989–1996 | 2001–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.8% | 11.6% |
Chevrolet K2500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
29
23.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18
14.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
10
8.2%
Seats
9
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
5.7%
Body & Structure
6
4.9%
Electrical System
5
4.1%
Mercedes Benz C320 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
74
24.4%
Seats
46
15.2%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.6%
Airbags
18
5.9%
Lights
17
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
5.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
4.3%