Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
1920 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`250 | 2`080 | |
| 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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