2013 BMW 335I vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
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 E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 43 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 594 | 150 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 335I | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 29 |
| Engine | 11 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 12 |
| Structure | 0 | 18 |
| Power Train | 9 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 9 |
| Suspension | 0 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 34 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2013 BMW 335I
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.