2011 BMW 328I vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 BMW 328I | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 573 | 480 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 104 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 92,650 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 91 | 250 |
| Engine | 190 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 175 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 128 | 43 |
| Suspension | 1 | 60 |
| Structure | 11 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 38 |
| Steering | 10 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 80 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
2011 BMW 328I
2011 Mercedes-Benz C300
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.