Mercedes Benz S 580 vs BMW 325CI
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 S 580 | BMW 325CI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 116 | 289 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2024 | 2000–2006 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.1% | 12.5% |
Mercedes Benz S 580 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
17.2%
Electrical System
18
15.5%
Engine & Cooling
15
12.9%
Brakes
10
8.6%
Tires
9
7.8%
Wheels
9
7.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.2%
BMW 325CI by year
What breaks
Airbags
133
46.0%
Electrical System
24
8.3%
Engine & Cooling
21
7.3%
Lights
21
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
4.2%
Body & Structure
9
3.1%
Suspension
9
3.1%