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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
| 41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven Redesigned for this model year.2015 |
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
| 41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven Redesigned for this model year. |
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| 25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54100 miles driven2012 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
| 25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54100 miles driven | |||||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Audi has highest German-made value retention. Buy a 1-year old certified pre-owned and save the 20% depreciation in the first year. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Audi is well known for their engineering prowess, and that was a big plus for me. They may not be the best-knwon luxury make, but they are making a big push in the U.S. market for brand awareness. At the dealer, customer treatment is extraordinary! see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD |
The Audis are known have reliable engines (except maybe for 2.0TDI) and offer a very well balanced ride. Also the finishing, materials and styling in the interior are of high quality. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
I love pulling into a parking lot and having the nicest car. Audi brings respect. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Owned three - all bulletproof, best interiors in the business, high safety margin see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Reputation for quality influenced decision to buy. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Premium small car with big car features, well built with good handling see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz has been walking a tightrope. On the one hand, many people who thought nothing of buying an Audi or BMW couldn't quite see themselves in something so lofty as a Mercedes. On the other, attempts to counter such perceptions risked damaging the brand's equity. Despite some missteps over the past two decades, Mercedes-Benz has managed to avoid both Scylla and Carybdis. More people than ever perceive a Mercedes as a car they could own. Yet it retains more prestige among the general population than Audi and BMW. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Quality engineering particular prior to the merge with Chrysler and since the dissolution of this partnership. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Everyone is impressed with a Mercedes Benz. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I grew up seeing Mercedes with as many as five 250,000 kilometer badges. These Mercedes were know to last as many as 1,000,000 miles. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz defines location and quality. Furthermore, their tradition in auto racing is so acclaimed. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Still a benz and implies more class than a BMW see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The M-B brand reflects quality and reliability. This car has been awesome on all accounts. I have had NO trouble at all, and it is so much fun to drive. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Mercedes has always had a good brand reputation and an image of a car owned by sucessful individual. The C-Class pricing allows an individual of modest means to buy one new. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Still marketed as a "comfort" vehicle. Could do more to market the sporty aspects. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
