Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat CC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 532 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 8 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5600 | |
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