Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 197 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 12.2 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 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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) | |
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 | 450 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 150 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`320 | 2`190 | |
| 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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