Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 43 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.8 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.84 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. 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 | no data | |
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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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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