BMW 335i vs. Mercedes-Benz E550

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

BMW 335i

$1030
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Mercedes-Benz E550

$1059
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

2
Average
The BMW 335i Reliability Rating is 2.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 28th out of 31 for luxury midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $1,030 which means it has poor ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both higher than the average vehicle, which means you can expect a higher occurrence of major repairs for the 335i.
2
1
2
Average
The Mercedes-Benz E550 Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 16th out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $1,059 which means it has poor ownership costs. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your E550 may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$1,030
inexpensive
expensive
$1,059
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
1.23
not often
very often
0.74
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
18%
not urgent
urgent
14%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (1)
4 (6)
3 (1)
2
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1
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“I bought this car with very low miles, back in Sept. 2008. This car is a blast to drive! It handles amazing, aside for around sharp turns. I gave the "body, interior & Misc." category only 4...”
“I bought this car with very low miles, back in Sept. 2008. This car is a blast to drive! It...”
5
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4 (5)
3 (4)
2
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1 (1)
“Great daily driver. ”
“Great daily driver. ”