Are BMW more reliable in Europe?

BMW, Porsche, Bentley and Mercedes also feature in the list of the five least reliable cars in Europe, according to Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index. The top 10 most reliable cars in Europe also feature Volvo, SEAT, Volkswagen, Smart and Skoda.

Why do Americans love European cars?

More Longevity. European cars generally last much longer than American vehicles. In addition to getting a higher resale price for your vehicle, you will probably get to drive your vehicle for longer. One reason for this is that European manufacturers use higher quality materials than American brands.

Are European cars better than American?

When it comes to American cars vs European, most car enthusiasts can agree that European cars handle better at higher speeds. Both European and Japanese cars also supposedly brake better, but American cars are catching up.

Why are European cars better than Japanese?

European vehicles tend to have shorter braking distances and are generally safer in a serious automobile accident. Comparatively, European vehicles tend to be of higher performance and a little safer than Japanese vehicles.

Are BMWS more reliable in Germany?

Yes, VW/BMW/Mercedes are reliable cars. Most of the people I know drive German cars, personally all cars I’ve ever owned apart from the one I just bought this week were German too. They were all reliable.

Is BMW reliable in Germany?

Brand Rankings. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher quality. German premium brands BMW (129 PP100), Mercedes-Benz (137 PP100) and Audi (142 PP100) rank 17th, 19th and 20th, respectively.

Are Audi and Mercedes-Benz really as unreliable as they claim?

Although there are no acronyms for Audi and Mercedes-Benz, they have not escaped the reputation as unreasonably expensive, unreliable cars. These are findings from customer surveys conducted by 3 trusted companies. Owners of these brands are asked to provide detailed information about their experiences with their cars.

Why are American cars more unreliable than German cars?

Americans (the majority of voices who claim these cars are unreliable) generally fail to adhere to standard maintenance practices. This in turn causes their vehicles to develop more problems than usual which cost more than expected. Germans on the other hand are generally more disciplined in terms of vehicle maintenance.

Is Audi more reliable than Mercedes-Benz?

Audi is ranked 34 out of 40. The same trend is seen in the actual reliability indexes, Mercedes-Benz has an index of 173, BMW is rated at 177 and Audi at 195. Overall costs of repair do affect the reliability of a car. In terms of costs Mercedes-Benz is the cheapest to maintain (£563) at position 29 out of 40.

Are German luxury vehicles any good?

At this point we want to clarify something: German luxury vehicles are excellent overall. In our experiences we’ve often times found their technologies, mainly the engines, to be far ahead of foreign competitors. Let’s face it, the Germans are amazing engineers. They love to tinker and re-examine every nut and bolt.