Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 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):
11.4
13.0
Real fuel consumption:
11.2 l/100km
13.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 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 240 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.
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower.
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
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
