Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.4
13.0
Real fuel consumption:
11.2 l/100km
13.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
830 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.50 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
450 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 150 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
