Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
10.1
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
660 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.52 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
603 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 87 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
