Mercedes Benz E400 vs BMW 135I
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 E400 | BMW 135I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 80 | 199 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2017 | 2007–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.3% | 6.5% |
Mercedes Benz E400 by year
What breaks
Airbags
46
57.5%
Electrical System
5
6.3%
Steering
5
6.3%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.0%
Engine & Cooling
3
3.8%
Brakes
3
3.8%
Body & Structure
3
3.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3
3.8%
BMW 135I by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
26.1%
Airbags
37
18.6%
Engine & Cooling
33
16.6%
Electrical System
20
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
6.5%
Lights
10
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
7
3.5%
Wheels
6
3.0%