Mercedes Benz E 300 vs Audi S5
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 E 300 | Audi S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 85 | 211 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2019 | 2008–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2018 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.3% | 5.7% |
Mercedes Benz E 300 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
15
17.6%
Engine & Cooling
13
15.3%
Electrical System
11
12.9%
Seat Belts
9
10.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
6
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
5.9%
Steering
5
5.9%
Wheels
4
4.7%
Audi S5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
37
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
27
12.8%
Electrical System
26
12.3%
Engine & Cooling
25
11.8%
Airbags
25
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.7%
Steering
7
3.3%