2011 BMW 328I vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 BMW 328I | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 577 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 194 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 175 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 129 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 91 | 16 |
| Power Train | 24 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 80 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
2011 BMW 328I
2011 Mercedes-Benz C350
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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.