Mercedes Benz 560 vs BMW I4
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 I4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 54 | 135 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1994 | 2022–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2023 |
| Best model year | — | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 38 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 66.7% | 37.8% |
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 I4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
24
17.8%
Other & Unspecified
21
15.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
19
14.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
12.6%
Brakes
11
8.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
5.2%
Engine & Cooling
6
4.4%