Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.49 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
651 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 44 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
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Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`488
~ 2`094
Safety:
The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
