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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only 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 and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2015 - 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
Best
122%
Worst
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 2010 - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Best
118%
Worst
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 2007 - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Best
144%
Worst
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| 2000 - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Best
118%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Been extremely reliable and will go to at least 250 k miles, unless we are unlucky and no sign of that so far (knock on wood). full 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Can last very long and have a proven track record. My friend has been driving his benz for 15+ years, still perfect. full 2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Been extremely reliable and will go to at least 250 k miles, unless we are unlucky and no sign of that so far (knock on wood). full 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Can last very long and have a proven track record. My friend has been driving his benz for 15+ years, still perfect. full 2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
