Mercedes Benz 220 vs Audi S7
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 | Mercedes Benz 220 | Audi S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 35 | 86 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2001 | 2013–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | 2017 |
| Best model year | — | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20% | 7% |
Mercedes Benz 220 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
16
45.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
8.6%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.7%
Suspension
2
5.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
5.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.9%
Airbags
1
2.9%
Audi S7 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
39
45.3%
Electrical System
12
14.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
10
11.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.8%
Steering
4
4.7%
Brakes
2
2.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.3%