BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability Comparisons
You won't find BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class have been recently.
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BMW X5 Reliability through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the BMW X5
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about BMW X5 Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the BMW X5: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
german engineer |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It appears from others to be a safe and reliable car. If the engine holds up as well as my other I should have it a long time. It has 60,000 mile but looks and drives like new. |
| Reliability and Durability of the BMW X5: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Got in mechanical trouble all the time~~~ |
| 2001 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The worst car I have ever owned. The transmission failed 4 days after the warranty was over - and the vehicle had less than 45,000 miles on it then. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
