Mercedes Benz 420 vs Audi E-Tron
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 420 | Audi E-Tron |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 91 | 226 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1999 | 2019–2023 |
| Worst model year | 1997 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.6% | 11.1% |
Mercedes Benz 420 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
15
16.5%
Suspension
13
14.3%
Brakes
7
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
6
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.5%
Equipment & Accessories
4
4.4%
Audi E-Tron by year
What breaks
Electrical System
76
33.6%
Other & Unspecified
32
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
22
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
9.7%
Brakes
16
7.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
7.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
16
7.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
2.7%