2016 Audi A3 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Audi A3 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 499 | 155 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 36 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 1 |
| Engine | 9 | 2 |
| Power Train | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
2016 Audi A3
2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
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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.