Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Passat) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Performance
Power:
190 HP
250 HP
Torque:
400 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
7.2 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 60 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
10.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
810 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
603 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 87 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
