Mercedes Benz CLK320 vs BMW 325XI
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 CLK320 | BMW 325XI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 160 | 398 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2009 | 2001–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 21 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30% | 13.1% |
Mercedes Benz CLK320 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
31
19.4%
Airbags
20
12.5%
Seat Belts
13
8.1%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.9%
Body & Structure
11
6.9%
Tires
10
6.3%
Other & Unspecified
9
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
5.0%
BMW 325XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
145
36.4%
Electrical System
41
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
36
9.0%
Lights
35
8.8%
Steering
22
5.5%
Suspension
16
4.0%
Seat Belts
14
3.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
3.3%