Even with a reliability slump, other concerns cast a shadow over several Mercedes-Benz models. Looking to the future, it doesn’t help that none of Mercedes-Benz’s EVs seem obviously class-leading. The BMW i7 is a better electric flagship than the Mercedes-Benz EQS, the EQB isn’t compe...
Mercedes-Benz 18th and BMW 19th -- not a particularly strong showing. But CR noted that results varied widely for individual models. For instance, BMW's redesigned X3 SUV did well, but the 5 Series sedan fell to below average after a makeover. Porsche plummeted from second-best brand last...
Long-Term Reliability This chart below shows a graph of problems vs. age of vehicle for 8 major automakers. The data is from their 2008 Annual Auto Survey, which had more than 1.4 million responses. A typical eight-year-old Volkswagen has almost three times the number of problems as a typ...
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Our dissatisfaction with the G70's turbo four is enhanced by the knowledge that BMW and Mercedes both offer smoother, stronger engines in their small luxury sedans. A fix is reportedly on its way. Hyundai recently revealed a 290-plus-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four for the Sonata N-...