2013 BMW 335I vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 BMW 335I | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 43 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 594 | 113 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 335I | Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 162 |
| Engine | 11 | 46 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 14 |
| Power Train | 9 | 14 |
| Steering | 2 | 19 |
| Structure | 0 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 6 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2013 BMW 335I
2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
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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.