Mercedes Benz CLK430 vs BMW 328
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 CLK430 | BMW 328 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 50 | 125 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2003 | 2007–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10% | 11.2% |
Mercedes Benz CLK430 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
12
24.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
22.0%
Engine & Cooling
6
12.0%
Body & Structure
4
8.0%
Brakes
3
6.0%
Airbags
2
4.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
4.0%
BMW 328 by year
What breaks
Airbags
33
26.4%
Electrical System
23
18.4%
Engine & Cooling
17
13.6%
Other & Unspecified
11
8.8%
Seat Belts
9
7.2%
Stability & Traction Control
5
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
3.2%
Steering
4
3.2%