Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat CC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat CC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC has 8 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 30 200 | |
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