Mercedes Benz S600 vs BMW 128I
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 S600 | BMW 128I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 95 | 237 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2007 | 2007–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2012 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.5% | 9.7% |
Mercedes Benz S600 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
38.9%
Suspension
20
21.1%
Electrical System
17
17.9%
Lights
5
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.2%
Brakes
3
3.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.1%
Seats
2
2.1%
BMW 128I by year
What breaks
Airbags
90
38.0%
Engine & Cooling
62
26.2%
Electrical System
19
8.0%
Lights
11
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
3.8%
Other & Unspecified
8
3.4%
Body & Structure
7
3.0%
Brakes
6
2.5%