Smart Fortwo Cabrio vs Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric
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 | Smart Fortwo Cabrio | Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 36 | 90 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 2014–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2015 |
| Best model year | — | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.6% | 0% |
Smart Fortwo Cabrio by year
What breaks
Electrical System
11
30.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
22.2%
Engine & Cooling
3
8.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
8.3%
Body & Structure
2
5.6%
Seat Belts
2
5.6%
Airbags
1
2.8%
Lights
1
2.8%
Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
27.8%
Engine & Cooling
17
18.9%
Electrical System
13
14.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
14.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
7.8%
Other & Unspecified
5
5.6%
Steering
3
3.3%
Brakes
3
3.3%