2008 BMW 328I vs 2008 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 | 2008 BMW 328I | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 239 | 672 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 118 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,571 mi | 79,673 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 83 | 270 |
| Electrical System | 85 | 228 |
| Steering | 7 | 136 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 108 |
| Engine | 54 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 22 |
| Power Train | 7 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 57 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 82 |
2008 BMW 328I
2008 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.