Mercedes Benz AMG E53 vs BMW 330E
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 AMG E53 | BMW 330E |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 27 | 67 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2023 | 2016–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2021 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.2% | 31.3% |
Mercedes Benz AMG E53 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
6
22.2%
Engine & Cooling
5
18.5%
Electrical System
5
18.5%
Wheels
3
11.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
7.4%
Steering
2
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
2
7.4%
Tires
1
3.7%
BMW 330E by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
16
23.9%
Electrical System
15
22.4%
Other & Unspecified
8
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
10.4%
Brakes
5
7.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
4.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
4.5%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3
4.5%