BMW 220D Active Tourer vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW 220D Active Tourer | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 1893 of 12419 (15.2%) | 73 | 2069 of 11935 (17.3%) | 83 | -2.1 |
| 6-8 years | 4668 of 22256 (21%) | 73 | 5845 of 25535 (22.9%) | 80 | -1.92 |
| 9-11 years | 4033 of 16854 (23.9%) | 71 | 7681 of 29813 (25.8%) | 77 | -1.83 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW 220D Active Tourer
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW 220D Active Tourer and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, per age band?
BMW 220D Active Tourer vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 3-5 years: 73 versus 83. 6-8 years: 73 versus 80. 9-11 years: 71 versus 77. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW 220D Active Tourer or Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
BMW 220D Active Tourer: 1. Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 0.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.