BMW vs Mercedes Reliability - Which is the Best Of The Worst?

BMW vs Mercedes Reliability - Which is the Best Of The Worst?
Mercedes or BMW, which is more reliable? When we compare the Mercedes Benz lineup reliability vs BMW and their reliability, which one comes out ahead. Which car brand will you want to buy, and which is the best BMW or Mercedes in terms of #luxury #car #reliability?
There are some differences between the different models from BMW and Mercedes in terms of reliability and you're going to find different cars in each lineup as better (or worse).
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[@arvin2035]

My family has owned cars from both brands, and by far Mercedes was the most reliable. The only problem we had in a Merc was air conditioning.

[@WestonNey]

Same for my Mercedes.

[@rscosworthfan]

same as me needed a new unit and wasnt cheap apart from that merc been great you just have to keep an eye out for rust.... bmw on the other hand kept getting a burning oil smell from while driving but they dont seem to rust it seems to be horses for courses

[@arvin2035]

@@rscosworthfan I love both but ye Merc is better built. And tell me about burning oil lol

[@masterkdproductions6696]

💯💯💯💯🔥🔥

[@andrewalexander1086]

@@arvin2035 I’ve had both all models, BMW drive better in my opinion

[@AirForceJay]

I’d take my chances with a Mercedes benz before bmw any day. But Toyota is always #1 choice as far as value

[@desmondgriffith7855]

The most reliable vehicle is a donkey cart with a radiogram

[@jdtx2004]

Scotty is that you??

[@AirForceJay]

@@jdtx2004 lol

[@vassybaby16]

I went for Mercedes. Everyone owns a Toyota and I wanted to drive something a little more rare and luxurious

[@AirForceJay]

@@vassybaby16 Definitely nothing wrong with Mercedes, but I’m 23 and I’d rather take my chances with a Lexus due to the reliability of the car and value. Mercedes wether you take good care of it or not depreciates to much in to little time. Dope car bad numbers😁

[@michaelamezcua1379]

i feel like 80 percent of people that say bmw and mercedes suck are the same people have never owned one lol

[@ninsiimajonathan3855]

Here in Uganda where we buy 10-20 year old cars used from Japan, Mercedes is more reliable and familiar with our mechanics. I would do a merc any day. Bmw is a well labeled money pit here. Kudos

[@Karll541]

Would you say that is still true with a manual or an automatic? I hear manuals are more common in Uganda

[@Anony_mutt]

@@Karll541 ...tic tic tic day put da ebo la in da spa get aye 🤷‍♂️💞

[@alexwangechi7175]

Kenyan here. I concur. BMWs are weird in that they can either be reliable as hell or an outright money pit. No middle ground. The Merc is more reliable especially if you're buying an older car.

[@ninsiimajonathan3855]

@@Karll541 actually in Uganda just like all other countries we pretty much do automatics all the way. Manual mercs are very very rare

[@a.bax.5992]

Same here man, BMW will devalue faster as well.

[@daviddenley3512]

I've been awaiting a video between these 2 for ages but I knew Mark would do one eventually and here it is so, many thanks Mark.

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much David for watching. More great ones to follow.

[@santillbrezon2161]

Hello mark , i always look forward to your video's. Your advice is very good and very important for people buying a car.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Great summation of each brand. You're experience benefits owners & enthusiasts tremendously! Owned an '01 CLK430 other than rust issues, never gave me any trouble. My BMW's have had many issues but rust was never one of 'em.👍

[@johnbates606]

BMW = aluminium body Mercedes = old panzer

[@alouise3557]

I have owned 4 bmws over the past 20+ years. 1999, 2003, 2007, & 2010. The 99 3 series caught fire randomly and owed me nothing when it died after owning for about 7 years. The 07 528 had severe vanos problems, oil leaks, and a nasty temper but i knew it's mood and learned how to get around cold stalls, etc. I hit a deer and no one on earth would tell me it was worth fixing. I had to sell it for parts. The 03 was given to me and I drove it for about a year. Every light on the dash was on. Misfires like crazy and still ran. In the end, sold for parts. Mechanics wouldn't work on it and just kept saying to get rid of it. Leaked oil like the 07. Bought the 2010 528xi exactly 5 years ago and it drove like a dream. BUT! Blew hot air from the AC, constantly adding coolant, major sludge in the oil in the last couple years and mechanics just accused me over and over of not driving it far enough or not changing the oil enough-- and I always changed it below the 5000 mile mark. Infamous lifter tick. Attitude after attitude from mechanics who just made shit up every time i brought it in. Got an oil change last week after bringing it in for ticking... the mechanic said all bmws are pieces of shit and refused to work on suspension. It needed tie rod and, bushings, struts, and brakes. Refused to do anything but the oil change saying it would die from the ticking. Within 2 days of doing the oil change, the low pressure warning of death came on. I guarantee it was due to that oil change because it never came on before. I was in route to work and the whole thing died because I couldn't pull over. Bright it to new mechanic and all he did was say the oil was sludge and not to bother fix it. "The engine is toast." Funny-- right before it "died" it still ran like a dream, smooth as silk. But the mechanics ALL REFUSED to help and spend the time finding the problem. I heard back from bmw corporate who told me there's an open recall for pcv valve heater. Symptoms of that part are exactly what was happening to it: oil sludge, misfiring, etc. My search is on for a Mercedes. The question will be, am I getting into more hot water? BMWs are the tightest, heaviest, most sturdy feeling cars you'll ever drive. Smooth as silk, fast and quick to respond. I idolize them. But alas, I may be forced to stop at 4. My heart is broken. I have one more payment to make on what I have now, and nothing to show for it.

[@uumlau]

I love how you focus on the trade-offs, that neither is perfect and each has its strengths. My main takeaway from this (correct me if I'm wrong) is that as long as you focus on which particular models are reliable, e.g., BMW with inline 6 (except maybe N54!!) over 4 cylinder and V8, and Mercedes S-class or E-class, not C-class and avoiding AMG 63/43, THEN while the maintenance will be pricey, it won't be a nightmare. In particular, I liked your comment about how BMW feels more solid. I did test drives of both BMW and Mercedes last year (purchased m340i as a result), and there was something that annoyed me about the Mercedes (C300 and AMG C43) that I couldn't put my finger on. Your use of the word "solid" nails down that difference for me. Mercedes wasn't obviously bad, I just really liked the feel of the BMW more.

[@scottknoll2748]

Good morning Mark, as always thank you for this video, between your experience and research you do a very thorough and honest presentation thank you very much my friend stay warm and safe hi to your family 😎😇🇨🇦🌹

[@ECPP]

Thanks so much Scott, great to hear from you again. You bet the weather is getting better and things are shaping up.

[@stevem2323]

BMW makes me happy, i love the handling and the pure joy of driving. Also i had luck with all of them, they all have been almost as Toyota reliability wise.

[@ECPP]

I totally agree

[@Sergesedd22]

Same here. I have not had any serious issues

[@VampirusX]

Because both of you are taking care of them. The melting plastic issues for example only really occur when you drive them like a normal person. Tho I guess it is the "BMW-luck".

[@stevem2323]

@@VampirusX I do, early oil change, all the filters, always taking it slow in the morning etc...

[@trustyoungpierre9959]

Same Steve. Only repairs for normal wear and tear on mine. Other than that I only drive her from home to work etc. been reliable for me for months now.

[@princeakorsah4066]

Thanks mate for the videos I watched on your channel, I owned a 2014 BMW X5 30d turbo 95k with no major issue, I don’t understand why most BMW in the US has many issues as I live in Australia 🇦🇺. BMW always has presence on the road than Mercedes and Audi

[@ottoe4925]

Well, well... O.K., I'm living in Germany, and I used to have and still have a BMW and a Mercedes-Benz today, a 1997 SLK 230 (R170, first built quarter, still NO signs of corrosion although for the first 14 years no home garage), now 152 tkm and a 2015 X3 3,0d (Made in Alabama!), now 135 tkm on the clock. Prior to the X3, I had a 2012 MB C250 CDi 4matic, that was later used by my dad and sold just some month ago at 155 tkm (all cars first owner). It looks like the North American customers buy way more bigger engines, but I'm absolutely sure that we are way much tougher on our cars than anybody else: Immagine, it's late evening, e.g. 8 p.m., the meeting is over and you want to go home with 400 km Autobahn ahead. Traffic has already calmed down, most of the trucks are already at the parking places along the street. What are you doing? Certainly, accelerate the car to a speed between 160 ... 200 km/h, lock the cuise and go. 400 km at that speed range. That's what we have these cars for (until a speed limit will be imposed by the next government). Long-haul business drivers prefer the 3 l staight 6 cyl turbo-Diesels for their torque characteristics (like a V8 gasoline engines) and their low gas consumption. To compare these cars: The C250 was a super-sturdy car and so is the X3. The C250 had more wear on the brakes and slightly higher maintenance costs, the X3 is absolutely sensational: last service at 120 tkm for € 520,-. At 20 tkm a control unit of the park distance control had to be exchanged (warranty) and at 105 tkm the pump of the lumbar support in the drivers seat had to be exchanged (€ 315,-), but NOTHING else, just regular maintenance and brake wear. The C250 had some problem with the digital radio and the safety belt was squeaking (warranty), at 142 tkm the control unit in the adaptive cruise control had to be changed (€ 764,-), but that's it. In other words, if you have such a car in Germany, the running costs are way much less than for a Volkswagen (!!!). Regarding the interior, unfortunately the smaller BMWs (up to 5 series) are looking & feeling cheap, while C-class MBs are generally made more or less looking & feeling like S-class (not the previous one, but the new one and the old ones). The problem with BMW is, you can use these cars for some time, e.g. 10 or 12 years, but then there is a point where you don't get spares anymore (approx. around 14 ... 16 years). Then, it's over. For my 24 year old SLK, I still get all mechanical, electrical and body parts from the dealer work shop over night, just for some very specific (uncritical) options I have to search the web. Moreover, at MB you can apply for a discount card and get 20% of spares if the car is elder than 7 years. One day, I had a Japanese customer over and he complaint that he can't get exterior trim parts for his 1981 MB SL (R107). I took him to the local dealer where everything was on stock and really reasonable priced. In other words, if you want to keep a car for more than 20 years, MB is the better bet. If you just want to use it for some 3 ... 6 years, it's a question of taste, nothing else.

[@jamiesmith6838]

Great video. Great information. Thanks again.

[@NebuChadNezzarKBDN]

Your pretty spot on with the bmw in-line 6. I had a 2013 335i xdrive N55 until 100k miles before I sold it. Only issues I had was oil filter housing gasket, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket and a rear wheel bearings needed replaced when I sold it. It also had a catless down pipe and stage 2 tune for most of its life.

[@majorcalvary6515]

I had 2 BMW, 1MB, and 1MB currently. You are absolutely right about the 4 cylinder engine. I had a 2012 528i. That was the first year they came out with the Twin Turbo 4 for 528. My cousin bought 2011 528 that had the naturally aspirated inline 6 with less power. He still drives it today. I traded mine in long ago. It blew white smoke, and it went back to the shop for a month for repair. Dealer basically told me they don’t know what’s wrong. BMW factory had to send someone to diagnose the problem. I didn’t quite understand, but how it was explained was there was a oil seal leak in the turbo. It went back again for the same problem, but this time it took a week dealer was able to fix it this time. I felt I had it with this new engine, trade it in. I had a 2008 BMW Z4 Coupe that I really regret selling it. My wife hate it. Sport tuned suspension makes the rude rough, and 2 seater; ultimately my wife made me trade that for a MB GL350. You are absolutely right about Diesel engine. Today’s Diesel engine is not the old Diesel engine. Bluetec sucks. Again I traded for a GLS 450 now. Hope this Alabama Rust Bucket holds. So far so good. Also living in California, we don’t have too much rust issue.

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

My Mercedes CLA250 has 70,000 miles. The plastic air intake hose had a hole due to being exposed to the heat from the turbo. It was an easy fix for $40. The car has been trouble free

[@ECPP]

Fun cars too

[@midorihamilton6232]

love my CLA too. Mine just hit 30k & definitely a keep.He's very healthy &handsome!!!!

[@repeatinfinite_]

CLA is def great and reliable mines is about to hit 100k and I never had any problems with it, no rusts or with mechanics. Its a 2016 and still look like a brand new mercedes

[@FFE-js2zp]

It's more like 5 year range than 10, when my BMWs have fallen to pieces. Great video.

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot. You are right, sometimes 5 years is a stretch.

[@unom5579]

what real problems did you have with your bmw?

[@FFE-js2zp]

@@unom5579 The main one was the two week engine rebuild due to the global VANOS bolt head shear recall on all straight 6s. A master tech had to fish the bolt heads out off the oil pan and replace all the bolts in the VANOS assembly on top of the engine. I asked how the bolt heads migrated from top to bottom and what damage was done. No answer. The next big one was the starter electrical fire that destroyed the ECU, the fuse panel, all the door windows, locks, and battery. Then there was the coolant system fail from several leaks dumping all the coolant when the pump came on. That pump has failed only twice in 120K miles, I'm lucky. All the LCD screens failed. The seats are all disintegrating. The stabilty system failed. 3 of 4 M wheels had 4-5 inch hair line cracks through the rims. The AC compressor failed. The convertible top failed and the fabric needs to be replaced. The rear main seal was replaced and is leaking oil again. The manual transmission failed plus two clutches. There are about 10 oil leaks from the pan, the intake seals are bad, and the OFH needs both seals replaced again. The VANOS solenoids were replaced, and there are several vacuum leaks and the tin and plastic FMIC failed. The boost solenoid and sensor failed and the is still a major fluttering boost leak. Thhe rear three ignition coils failed from internal rust. All the cardboard cladding sloughed off the bottom of the car due to oil saturation. All four struts are deflated. The battery header failed twice. I'm missing about half of it, but thats a start off the top of my head. I lost count at $60,000 in repairs, it needs maybe $30K more. It cost $46K new in 2011.

[@unom5579]

@@FFE-js2zp wow many problems. We have 2 bmw's in the family, diesels, no big problems with them and both are over 300k kms, M47 and N47 engines

[@FFE-js2zp]

@@unom5579 I lived in europe for three years in the late 90s and high miles, durable through not necessarily super reliable BMWs were normal. Those were definitely not the plastic mass produced BMW cars of today.

[@user-pu3cf9pd2m]

My CLS has been as reliable as it gets, even though it's on in the mid 50,000's in km's. Only issue I had was the glove box that would randomly open if a passenger slammed the door, or going over a manhole. Dealership replaced it under warranty for $1700. Pretty sure that issue was unique to my vehicle only as I couldn't find any Mercedes with the same issue online.

[@tommyegan1643]

50k lol it’s still brand new of course it will be reliable

[@VampirusX]

Although the glove compartment failed 😂😂 Not everything shiny is gold!

[@user-pu3cf9pd2m]

@@VampirusX Yeah it was odd.

[@TheRealSpartanWarrior]

@@tommyegan1643 😂😂😂

[@TheRealSpartanWarrior]

What year? I have a 2014 550 rwd

[@marlond4341]

I am on the hunt for a 2018-2019 E400 or E450 cabriolet, what are your thoughts? Are they reliable?

[@kovalm3]

As always, great details . very useful for some one who is new.

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much

[@marcbellucci2469]

Great video thanks. I am getting ready to buy my first MB or BMW (I live in California) and was leaning toward MB and now I am sure I've made the correct choice. Thanks again, Dr. Marc

[@Ram-rm2gz]

Which one did you get

[@nicoledeandrea6005]

Same

[@eeiko321]

Man... I’m from a sub-tropical country... but I must say; it makes me feel even cold just watching your videos... it’s always cold or snowing.. never seen you in a Hawaiian shirt, put it that way!

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot for watching and we will soon have spring time weather so I will be in shorts soon.

[@johnbates606]

Me to

[@felipeiturreyes3385]

Break My Wallet isn't a urban leyend...

[@ECPP]

True enough

[@kittyrodriguez7179]

I’ve had two BMW’s and the most weirdest and smallest things break lol but they are very sturdy and insulated very nicely. But the small fixes is so ridiculous lol 😂 when I had a Honda Civic, I very very Rarely had to fix anything.

[@johnbates606]

Cars you probably should avoid are the AMG versions. They are more expensive to repair and their is more chance they have been thrashed by previous owners. Parts aren’t as prevalent for these either. My E550 is pretty close to the same motor without the boy racer touch. If you are in the market for one of these make sure you get it checked properly before purchasing. Get somebody with an ODB scanner to check car for codes etc and check service history for any recalls before getting emotionally attached to the car.

[@Scarz733]

That’s why you want to buy an AMG with low miles or some “old” owner that doesn’t drive the car hard, I picked up a 2019 E63S which only had 6.2k miles and the owner was some old guy who barely drove it let alone fast.

[@danielbob4310]

I am dreaming of buying a used AMG. I am tired of driving Toyota cars that are refusing to die to give way for me to buy another vehicle

[@edward7282]

@@danielbob4310like the guy above said, a used AMG is pretty good too as long as it's been serviced properly, not been abused and with low mileage. The regular ones with like 100k miles stay away from them

[@Hko-xt2or]

To be honest bmw in recent years have really stepped up reliability . They learned from their mistakes especially with the e60, e90 generation which had many issues (n54,v10). If you look at the b58 it’s among one of the best engines in the world for its class and is super reliable

[@ECPP]

I do agree

[@Benny-zo3qh]

I'm not saying you're wrong but my E60 (528) was very reliable. Drove it until 278k then I got hit from behind

[@saizchek6188]

lol yeah right beemers suck!!!

[@delgande]

@@Benny-zo3qh rip

[@ontariog0thic_]

@@saizchek6188 i think you need to finish kindergarten first. clearly your understanding skills is horrible.

[@mdcoker]

Thank you for this video. It was informative. Is CLS a good daily car and which would you prefer CLS550 or CLS400

[@ECPP]

Nice and thanks for sharing

[@Modise__ZA]

Great video Can I ask specifically if you can answer, how is reliability and durabilty for AMG A45s ?

[@oreohey2568]

I used to have e53 X5 4.4, 90.000 km, everything broken. Head gasket, bulbs, radiator, radiator expansion crack, AC evaporator, electric seat, rear air suspension leak, shock absorber leak, control arm bushings, transmission slipping, oil leak, hoses, etc. Car has done maintenance tightly but still, something always broken suddenly. The car was comfy but mileage was really bad and what made me tired of it, almost every couple weeks there was something that need to be repaired. Now I am driving CLS 63 and SLK 250, both never problem, especially the SLK, 140.000 km and still NO PROBLEM except just the front left headlight bulb replacement last week.

[@elaineprice7870]

Thank you for the information

[@Jerrynyc424]

You’re a cool dude. You respond to every comment lol.

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot for watching

[@richmondtwum654]

Hi, I’m think of getting a BMW X1 2020 this April. Will you recommend I do?

[@silkroad3210]

Hey mate; Any advice of using liqui moly CeraTec ADDITIVES with mobil 1 5w30 ESP for newer Mercedes’ Diesel engines Thanks in advance

[@Jdplayz-bq4ys]

My neighbors 11 year old 3 series had no problems. Just regular maintenance every 7k miles. Now he has a M2. My other neighbor has a 2021 Rs7 and it is insane. My other friends with BMW’s have been great with no problems and the same regular maintenance.

[@unom5579]

true...bmw's engines have a long life...i dont get it why some people say bmw is trash

[@vlone_slatt3504]

@@unom5579 most people just talk from he say she say they usually don’t even drive the car and they just claim and act like these luxury cars breakdown every day lol 😆

[@GRSEMETROMALL]

I’m starting to think you were a car salesman

[@glouez7326]

Never had a problem with anyone of our Mercedes we have owned. Not sure how I even got to this channel....guy definitely is a salesman...speaks to those who don't do their research and will go to his dealership because they think he knows what he is taking to. Most everything he speaks of can be found as a problem in each brand of vehicle. Been living here in Germany since 2017. I seen two very old MB in the junkyard in a sea of BMWs.

[@lukemothug]

@@glouez7326 except for Lexus!

[@highmilesgarage9131]

I mostly own high mileage and older BMW and Mercedes (also Volvo, Lincolns and Lexus/Toyota) I switched from BMW to Mercedes because there are less issues with Mercedes compared to BMW. Note that BMW added more electronic parts in their engine and those mostly fail once you are over 80k miles (or earlier) BMW has the DISA valve, Valvetronic added in to the engine which requires maintenance, plastics on the engine and very weird battery management system (why register or program a battery during replacement!) the 4 cylinder turbos are also junk and BMW is a newcomer to turbos (they redesigned it several times)... less complex, the lesser the issues.

[@alouise3557]

Which older model bmws did you own that you're comparing to Mercedes?

[@highmilesgarage9131]

@@alouise3557 the e46, e39 and e53. The e90 and e60s and above models have more electronic crap that fail and you'll be spending tons of time trying to diagnose which of those cause issues.

[@35yrsanurse10]

Even a 3 series BMW for Free after time U would spend Much more as the car ages.. I’ve owned 3 Mercedes & 1 BMW..Mercedes maintenance has been very reasonable and I only use a reputable dealer. My Porsche dealer maintenance yrs ago was less than my BMW.

[@Ilikepie18855]

BMW dealer: hey, why is there a guy outside our dealership talking shit about our cars? BMW fanboys: we will get him, don't worry.

[@killaworld.]

Lmao

[@Luisrrr508]

😂

[@waywardsoul4918]

😂

[@maviblue1168]

I thought N20's timing chain issues were solved after 2014 or 2015? For instance, I heard that the 2017 X3 2.8 is pretty reliable. Is it correct?

[@jameswheeler2324]

i worked at Mercedes as a diagnostic technician... my friend at BMW.. guess which cars we both own and drive daily... . Alfa Romeos . .. - - he is a mechanic , me auto electrician . . . lots of stories from reliability on older cars . . yes some BMW and some Mercedes engines are good. . . expensive to fix . . but we drive petrol head cars - cars with old technology and being fun.......I have owned a few Mercedes vehicles and only 1 M3 straight 6 loved it .. . . new cars are all plastic and disposable.... everything younger than 2005 ish were better .... good luck :D

[@centurionwilliams3752]

Can you put a inner chiller on bmws with the the twin turbo n63 and will that fix the problem with the hot v setup?

[@kevper96]

I get excited to watch your videos only when I see BMW in the title or image.

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@SorinMiron]

I just bought a mercedes c350e with 45k miles from 2017. Do you have any feedback in terms of reliability?

[@blueeyes6852]

That settles it for me! Thanks❣

[@Michael-jw6et]

I have a 2011 BMW 328i Xdrive Sedan. First off, it's not a 'lower quality' BMW that this guy seems to think the 3 series are. It was voted in the top 3 luxury Sedans of 2011. Second off, It has 120.000 miles on it, and I have not had to do any significant repairs at all. Everything is still working in tip-top shape. I am not sure what this guy is smoking, but it's been the best car I have ever owned.

[@Kiwittgmail]

Maintained well or maintained poorly would be a good question

[@johnbates606]

I find that every Benz I have purchased in the last 10 years have been more reliable than the BMW counterparts. Not sure why. The head bolt problem was well documented. The only thing that would go wrong is the seals on the air shocks. My Cls lost 3 shocks over a period of about a year, worn out at the 10 year mark. Nothing has worn out on my E class yet (touch wood) however it’s done 60k kms so far.

[@bongkinot]

For some reason my E46 m3 that has 92,000 mile had many replacements from the plastic front cowling side moldings don’t last they end up degrading and I keep it inside the garage. They end up brittle. I replaced the starter at 72k power lock driver side at 80k. It’s the most costly repair maintenance. I had a 2001 is300 no plastics or power lock failure till 265k miles. I’m still baffled on quality. Yes I do love my M3.

[@dealman3312]

Great video. Hows the reliability of the 2nd gen Benz B250?

[@ECPP]

Thanks so much.

[@daniel022209]

Would you say that the straight 6 B55 engine is reliable for a BMW?

[@elizabethm2584]

I’m happy for my neighbors to own BMWs. I’ve had 3 Mercedes. The old diesels that I had were great, but the E500 constantly had a $2000 problem. The Volvo (Ford years) was in the shop constantly. I have a new Audi that I hope will hold up for me. I bought all of my cars new, and I drive about 6k miles per year. If you are going to drive 20k miles a year, a Lexus is probably a better choice.

[@stumaclean111]

My now 10 year old Mercedes E550 has been excellent as is my 1989 BMW 325i. Both great cars!

[@mampe8898]

E30 325i is candy 👍👍 terrible high prices here in finland people asking...

[@alfredthompson7991]

Hello, thank you for this video, I have been looking for a video to break down the difference between merc and BMW, I was so convinced to purchase a 2018 BMW 750I xdrive but after watching your videos doing other research I have changed my choice to 2019 BMW 540I Xdrive or 2019 BMW 640I GT because the of the reliability of inline 6 (B58 engine). My question to you is that, between the 2017 Mercedes s550 4matic and 2018 BMW 750I xdrive, which vehicle is more reliable and which vehicle will I pay less on upkeep and maintenance if I wanted to go that route. Thank you

[@ECPP]

You are very welcome

[@normaano]

I dont know about the Benz 4WD but the BMW Xdrive will need a transfer case revision at some point (not so reliable)

[@ottoe4925]

Don't know... I had a MB 4WD for 155 tkm and now I have a BMW X3 for 135 tkm, no sign of weakness with any of the transfer cases. Just btw, the BMW transfer case is made by ZF, MB does their own one.

[@ramirojaycep796]

What do you think about a 2016 c63 is it a reliable engine ?

[@johnlacroix1639]

WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.

[@tholu9065]

530e 2018

[@RomanM803]

I always felt like a c class is more reliable than the s class. Same with the 3 compared to the 7. Maybe it’s me. Now the question is 17 cls550 or 17 650i grand coupe.

[@ECPP]

The CLS is more dependable because the BMW n63 engine in that car

[@jbcarsvids4128]

The n55 is way more reliable than the n63 but if u want a v8 get the cls550

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Because it's a simpler car, less things potentially going wrong and less electronic gremlins running amok

[@GOODU-qn7yi]

@@ECPP u don’t know about bmw engines a 2017 bmw 650 has a great engine and it would be even better if you can get a 2018 650 as they updated the n63 and took many parts from the s63 m5/m6

[@MrChippinator]

Had a 15 year old Mercedes, in Canada, no rust on the car whatsoever. I think, compared to the average car, neither one of these rusts.

[@caremotor86]

My 03 clk 320 convertible is been so loyal I can't believe it some times

[@timbrown8170]

I just struggled with my decision to purchase a 2013 BMW 328i XDRIVE or a 2012 Mercedes C300. I went with the BMW. Both have around 85k miles and the timing chain was just replaced on the BMW. Does anyone have a comment good or bad? I read a ton of reviews but it’s always good to hear from an owner.

[@MrUzzynator]

Own a W204 2012 C Class 1.6. Drives very smooth and you feel the RWD power, even if it's only 150BHP. 58.3K mileage, basic maintenance and service so far. Look after it and it'll look after me A equivalent BMW 3 Series i went to had a oil leak in the engine bay.

[@trustyoungpierre9959]

As a BMW owner, I always tell people to get BMW’s that are built in 2005 or earlier. Reason why is less plastic crap, and electronics in the cars.

[@keithbynum8449]

So I have an 2018 Audi SQ5 with 17500 miles. It's been a great fun car to drive and no issues. But I usually get a new one at 4 years when the warranty expires. I'm looking at the BMW X3 M4.0i, Mercedes AMG GLC 43, or Porsche Macan. Most of my driving is highway from Boston to Cape Cod and back. Any opinion of best, most fun, fast, and reliable?

[@lindenblvd25]

porsche Macan S or GTS, avoid the base it has the troubled 2.0T engine that has the known issues its a carry over from Audi. I have the 19 A6 with the 3.0T great engine, I believe it is the same engine in your SQ5 and the Macan S if your looking for similar power. The GLC maybe a close 2nd in my opinion.

[@SURENITY]

If you have the money to buy a new Audi or Porche every 4 years, I would rather lease than buy at that point. Depreciation is the enemy.

[@87fps36]

Which one would you say is most reliable, 2018 BMW 540i 2018 BMW 540i, or 2018 BMW 550i?

[@elvidinck]

What's your opinion of the 2013 328i convertible? I just bought one with 75k miles. Seems fine no issues yet. Haven't had it long tho! lol

[@caloFi]

engine n20 will blow the timing chain wait for it.

[@sexyface5623]

How is bmw 330i. 2017 I’m looking purchasing this vehicle any day now

[@frantotti9754]

Mechanically, Mercedes is far more reliable. BMW is not even close. Big weaknesses in Mercedes are its internal such buttons, handles, love rusting and air submissions, BMW weaknesses are Oil Leaks, Turbo, Cooling System, Water Pumps, Thermostat, Fuel Pumps, Timing Chain etc. In hot climate countries such Middle East, Mercedes is much better than BMW which has many issue with Cooling System, Water Pumps and Thermostat .

[@ECPP]

I would agree mechanically they are too from my experience. The cosmetics maybe not as much but the mechanicals usually are

[@Diegoft2]

we have a 2012 bmw x6 diesel, it’s great! no problems.

[@maciejsuchecki7653]

I like your videos but don't quite fully agree with this one, probably as I'm slighty biased:) I own fourth BMW 3 series, currently f31 330d Xdrive Msport for 3 years, had egr cooler replaced recently by BMW service as a factory recall action, other than that nearly fault free 70k miles. Previous were e46 and e90 all 3 liter diesels. Long time ago, e28, e30, e39 and e60 over decade ago. Except dpf problems in e90, I have never experienced any major issues tbh. I have to admit, that I'm not economical on preventative maintenance, but I'm actually quite heavy footed. I wonder if I'm just lucky or my maintenance plans are correct. I'm also trying to avoid problematic engines mentioned by you as well, that definitely helps. I'm not trying to say that they were faultless, things do break down but none of them ever left me stranded on the side of the road. My mates who owned or own Mercedes or Audi, reporting me much more serious and expensive issues with their cars. Maybe is a fact that I try no to keep cars for much more than 100k miles. Next one gonna be g21 340i in year or two as World started do stigmatise diesels some time ago and electric aren't for me due to the ridiculous low real world range.

[@M4rt_FX]

Lots of N54s out there with huge kms if looked after. Yes, maintenance and leaks prevalent but I've seen nothing coming with huge cost. How about abc suspension on Mercs?

[@ECPP]

There will always be happy owners and it’s great to hear but even mine only had 60,000 miles and almost everything was done to it as it leaked like a sieve and spit out codes and reduced power every other weak. Nah I am done with it and do not care to be R and D clown for the brand.

[@combinedeffects4799]

Why is my 2014 bmw 328 series x drive behaving with the reliability of a Toyota corolla. I now have 243,000 km and I replaced a navigation screen and oil sensor under warranty and some pulley belts with the extended warranty. I replaced at my cost the waste gate actuator at 218,000 km and I just replaced my drivers side sun visor at my cost. I did replace the oil way before they wanted me to and I don’t accelerate like a race car driver which may have helped not overheating the turbo? not sure if this is correct but I I have come to love my 3 series - hopefully I continue to experience this type of reliability since I paid off this car 2 years ago and I don’t mind saving that 800 do,Lars per month . I am almost on the verge of getting the 440 coupe in San Remo green or Artic race blue but I I just keep saving the extra 800 or 900 bucks every month I don’t have a problem with my old sweet 3 series . It’s crazy how we we get emotionally attached to our cars.

[@ECPP]

That’s totally true. The things we do for the cars we love is pretty funny at times. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.

[@jefflarocque3146]

Geez man you must love freezing your ass off! That being said thanks for all of the effort!

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot Jeff. It is cold here more often than not.

[@jpdavis6042]

5 years comes the costly oil leaks with BMW. 5 years often fail smog test in Cal Just a few of annoying $1k expenses Enjoying this chanel

[@ECPP]

True and sad, but true nonetheless

[@tonyal4532]

what do you think of the supercharger engines in the audi a6 ,a7 .From what I here they are really reliable engines. Please tell me your thoughts on it thank you.

[@ECPP]

In short, yes I love supercharging as it provides a much more delicious power delivery yet behaves

[@VampirusX]

Those TFSI's are very very unreliable. Carbon, timing chain etc. The 3.0l or 2.0l TDI's are quiet reliable... tho they suffer from carbon as well.

[@jjayallan]

Could you comment on GENESIS G 80 &90

[@harshtripathi4398]

One video for volvo cars as well.

[@marvinheemeyer6660]

+ I've never saw a Mercedes-Benz engine with a 70% catastrophic failure at 30,000 miles, unlike the BMW "S85" V10 in the M5. Those engines were untested before being sold & the customers got stuck holding the bill. BMW got sued over that if I'm not mistaken.

[@jbcarsvids4128]

Let’s be honest German cars went to shit when they started adding more plastic and turbos 😭

[@SURENITY]

Exactly.

[@kristians2704]

German cars are still the best in the world overall. They might not be the most reliabile but if we’re talking about performance, handling, tech, interior quality, style... then they are better than any Japanese or American brand.

[@dennismuller4746]

@@kristians2704 they are not shit but they are not necessarily the best (but much better than american ones)

[@Anony_mutt]

⚡IMPLY⚡UPERIOR🤚🏻🧐💛

[@jepjepjurey1145]

What about cla45 amg are they reliable?

[@samhdz5347]

Is a 2008/2009 Mercedes Benz C300 a good car?

[@bigboyhova]

Ive got an e46 m3 since new and e270 cdi mercedes since new almost no problems aside from minor leaks on the bmw, ive also got a newer 2014 amg with alot more issues...all in all id say they are more reliable than other brands and I have had both american and japanese premium vehicles.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnbates606]

I have never tried to fix anything on a BMW, however i did do most of the work on my CLS. Mercedes is way easier to repair for me. I wanted to say that a can or two of lithium grease goes a long way to keeping these cars alive as it is inert and doesn’t dry

[@nejcribic]

Anyone know how is the base model C class year 2018-20 in terms of long term reliability, with base model engines C180, or even C220 and which option is better, diesel or petrol. (I'd have to go for petrol, as I do little milleage)

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@penvon]

I’ve never owned a German vehicle but if I had too it would be a Porsche & then a Mercedes.

[@johnhender]

German cars are easy to get Hard to keep

[@johnbates606]

IMS bearings come to mind

[@zeezeebo]

If you not sure, choose Honda or Toyota. You can’t go wrong with either of this 2

[@VD-vv6oh]

Or Lexus :)

[@markpichkur6090]

2:07 "the cost for repairs is something like this" doesn't actually say the approximate cost

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@RoniMugaki]

Good info...

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@lexiii9174]

Thinking about getting an ‘05 325i BMW with 150k miles. I’m not very mechanically inclined but I’ve been watching a lot of videos on how to replace stuff. What do you guys think? Is it worth it? I need opinions

[@MzwandileHarmans]

I always knew Mercedes generally bit reliable than BMw. I’d go with Mercedes only if I can’t get Lexus.

[@jardelafiune3026]

Wondering about the reliability of the 2018 X3 x30i and 2020 glc 300 based model?

[@SURENITY]

The GLC is better.

[@JuanAlvarado-xf9hp]

What can you tell me about the 535 BMW

[@user-sv7vc8we3o]

Good day bro. I owned 3 BMW's F30 2014 . E60 M5 550i . F10 535 . Reliable and the best cars I've ever owned but not in the Us because there are different production line. My BMVs were completely made in Germany Just maintain in and it will run Forever . Best cars in my opinion are german cars 🇩🇪❤🔥

[@ECPP]

I also agree. There really is not much better

[@user-sv7vc8we3o]

@@ECPP yea they just need to be Maintained that's it . Expensive of course but the best Cars I've ever owned . I will never buy Japanese or American car . BMW the Best Espically the F30 2014 Amazing it still runs like a charm since 5 years from the day I bought it. Thank M8 Best car youtuber ❤

[@irGuilty]

@@user-sv7vc8we3o f30 lci is even better because they fixed the timing issue

[@user-sv7vc8we3o]

@@irGuilty Yea its Amazing bro issues I've faced Steering system Oil leakage and coolant leakage that's it only once happened to me. I don't know what's wrong with the US ones I Hear a lot of complains. Mine is 100% German made

[@henzo7087]

@@user-sv7vc8we3o Thanks for that comment. U.S version are really not the same as this in Germany ?

[@whatisthisevenfor26]

What about a 2021 BMW M5 Competition how will that hold up? Would it last for a high mileage? Are there any known issues with that car? What about 2016 Mercedes s600 Maybach

[@TheoDeum]

What are you looking for in a car?

[@Peter-ok9bj]

I need a midsize sedan. I'm torn between the E class and the 5 series. Both 6 cylinder. What are your suggestions.

[@myth9059]

e class > 5 series

[@Peter-ok9bj]

@@myth9059 Can you tell me why? I owned a 5 series no problems whatsoever.

[@NSghostoif5]

I had new 09 s550 vs wife 09 c300 her 300 was a tank with zero issues, mine 7m out of the first year was in the shop so i drove loaner c350 and glk 350 so i sold s550

[@TheLiamerator]

I have a 2003 Mercedes C-Class, C180 Kompressor, 1.8 litre supercharged 4 cylinder with 6 speed manual gearbox 😂😂amazing car, just the m271 engine is also infamous with timing chain problems, probably their first engine to start the timing chain troubles of other engines

[@SilverDustCD]

What about insurance costs between the two?

[@vikramdevdas5337]

I am looking at purchasing a used M55ix (2018) with a biturbo V8 engine (N63). The car has 80K Kms on it and is 4 years old. Can you please comment how this compares to my other choice - a used MB GLE400 (2018) with a 3.0L V6 biturbo engine with 50K Kms on it. Thank you.

[@ECPP]

In these 2 I would go Benz all day as the N63 is nothing short of a hot mess.

[@marksummers463]

Theyre both junk. The old stuff was MUCH better.

[@hp00713]

True

[@jbcarsvids4128]

Yes very true

[@weeliljustin1835]

I’m looking at a 2008 BMW 328i with a sport package. It has almost 150k miles and it is $5,900. Is it a good buy or should I stay away?

[@johnbates606]

Stay away from anything this high in the miles unless dealer can give you service details etc. oh and buy a cheap odb2 device and run it on the car