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Compare Mercedes S-class W220 facelift vs Volkswagen Passat B5.5 vs Volkswagen Passat B6

Variants
S 320 CDI
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 4MATIC
S 430 4MATIC L
S 430 7AT
S 430 L
S 430 L 7AT
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 7AT
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 65 AMG
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI Euro5
1.4 TSI Euro5 DSG
1.4 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG
1.6 FSI
1.6 FSI AT
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI DSG
1.8 TSI Tiptronic
1.9 TDI
2.0 BlueTDI
2.0 BlueTDI DSG
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI 4Motion
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 110hp
2.0 TDI 110hp BlueMotion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp
2.0 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI AT
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG
2.0 TSI AT
3.2 FSI 4Motion
R36

Capacity

Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
10.8 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.6 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
114 mm / 4.5 in
Size | Height
1472 mm / 58.0 in
Size | Length
4765 mm / 187.6 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2709 mm / 106.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.281
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6400 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
94%
62%
55%
Pros
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Fewer reliable engine options

Price

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