Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q5 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Mercedes-Benz S-Class or Audi Q5 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Audi Q5 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi Q5 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Audi Q5 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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Audi Q5 have been recently.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
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.
| Year | Make/Model | Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Audi Q5 | 45 Q5s, 8.9 months of data per Q5, average 7500 miles30 |
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| 2011 | Audi Q5 | 52 Q5s, 10.2 months of data per Q5, average 21200 miles39 |
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| 2010 | Audi Q5 | 49 Q5s, 9.9 months of data per Q5, average 27700 miles 22 |
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| 2009 | Audi Q5 | 17 Q5s, 9.8 months of data per Q5, average 35800 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 Q5s, 9.8 months of data per Q5, average 35800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 17 S-Classes, 9.4 months of data per S-Class, average 52100 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 S-Classes, 9.4 months of data per S-Class, average 52100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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| Reliability and Durability of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My S550 had a transmission failure at about 45,000km. the torque converter casing had a flaw in it and it cracked. this stopped the car from being drivable. This should not really ahppen in a car costing in excess of $100,000 in my opinion. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Audi Q5 Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Audi Q5.
