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 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, a Mercedes E class with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a 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:
4.84 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.50 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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1975 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
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.
