Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 2`060 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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