Mercedes E class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 54 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 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 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`070 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 800 | 14 800 | |
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