2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 277 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 150 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 23 |
| Median reported mileage | 62,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C250 | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 162 | 47 |
| Engine | 46 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 7 |
| Steering | 19 | 10 |
| Structure | 11 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 12 |
| Power Train | 14 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 34 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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.