Mercedes E class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 36 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 |
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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`310 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 13 400 | |
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