Mercedes Benz CLS 450 vs Audi Q6 E-Tron
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 CLS 450 | Audi Q6 E-Tron |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 33 | 81 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2023 | 2025–2027 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Wheels | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.1% | 4.9% |
Mercedes Benz CLS 450 by year
What breaks
Wheels
11
33.3%
Electrical System
8
24.2%
Engine & Cooling
3
9.1%
Steering
3
9.1%
Suspension
2
6.1%
Tires
2
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
3.0%
Airbags
1
3.0%
Audi Q6 E-Tron by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
25
30.9%
Electrical System
21
25.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
6.2%
Other & Unspecified
5
6.2%
Brakes
3
3.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
3.7%
Engine & Cooling
2
2.5%