Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
11.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
12.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
770 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
500 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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
1920 litres
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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.
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
