Mercedes E class 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.3 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 45 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: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 20 600 | |
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