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BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz GL Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.2015		 BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.2014		 BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz GL reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of BMW i3s and Mercedes-Benz GLs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of BMW i3s and Mercedes-Benz GLs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz GL lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz GL have been recently.

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Mercedes-Benz GL Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 As a Mercedes-Benz there is inherent quality and history to the brand. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Mercedes-Benz has an image of refinement, style, and prestige like no other. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Solid, classy image. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 It always feels good to see the reaction of a friend or family member when you drive up in a Benz. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review