Mercedes Benz SLK vs BMW 750I
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 SLK | BMW 750I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 96 | 239 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2009 | 2006–2020 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.2% | 7.9% |
Mercedes Benz SLK by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18
18.8%
Electrical System
13
13.5%
Lights
12
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
7
7.3%
Brakes
7
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
7.3%
Stability & Traction Control
7
7.3%
BMW 750I by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
48
20.1%
Engine & Cooling
37
15.5%
Airbags
28
11.7%
Electrical System
22
9.2%
Doors, Latches & Locks
22
9.2%
Body & Structure
17
7.1%
Brakes
13
5.4%
Seat Belts
12
5.0%