Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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