Mercedes E class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 36 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 1780 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`330 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 1`475 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 655 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 13 200 | |
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