Mercedes Benz CLS500 vs Audi A7
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 CLS500 | Audi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 87 | 217 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2009 | 2007–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | 2019 |
| Best model year | — | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.2% | 11.1% |
Mercedes Benz CLS500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
25
28.7%
Brakes
24
27.6%
Airbags
6
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.6%
Electrical System
4
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.6%
Wheels
4
4.6%
Engine & Cooling
3
3.4%
Audi A7 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
20.3%
Engine & Cooling
30
13.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
8.8%
Airbags
18
8.3%
Steering
18
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
16
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
5.5%