Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
8.5
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
930 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.50 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1920 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 105 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
