Mercedes Benz 560 vs BMW 1 Series
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 560 | BMW 1 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 54 | 134 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1994 | 2000–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 66.7% | 6% |
Mercedes Benz 560 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
31.5%
Engine & Cooling
8
14.8%
Airbags
7
13.0%
Brakes
5
9.3%
Electrical System
3
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
3.7%
BMW 1 Series by year
What breaks
Airbags
39
29.1%
Electrical System
18
13.4%
Lights
16
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
9
6.7%
Steering
6
4.5%
Seats
5
3.7%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.7%