Compare Mercedes E-Class Estate S213 facelift vs Volkswagen Passat B8 Variant vs Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate S213 facelift Station Wagon (2020)

Volkswagen Passat B8 Variant (3G) Station Wagon (2014-2019)

Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant (3B) Station Wagon (2000-2005)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

AMG E 53 4MATIC+

AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+

E 200 4MATIC

E 200

E 200d

E 220d 4MATIC

E 220d

E 300

E 300d 4MATIC

E 300de 4MATIC

E 300de

E 300e

E 400d 4MATIC

E 450 4MATIC

1.4 TSI

1.4 TSI ACT

1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION

1.4 TSI ACT DSG

1.4 TSI DSG

1.5 TSI

1.5 TSI DSG

1.6 TDI

1.6 TDI DSG

1.8 TSI DSG

2.0 BiTDI 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TDI 150PS

2.0 TDI 150PS 4MOTION

2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

2.0 TDI 190PS

2.0 TDI 190PS DSG

2.0 TDI 190PS DSG 4MOTION

2.0 TSI 220PS DSG

2.0 TSI 272PS 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TSI 280PS 4MOTION DSG

GTE

1.8 T

1.8 T AT

1.9 TDI 100PS

1.9 TDI 100PS AT

1.9 TDI 130PS 4MOTION

1.9 TDI 130PS 5MT

1.9 TDI 130PS 6MT

1.9 TDI 130PS AT

2.0

2.3 VR5

2.3 VR5 4MOTION

2.3 VR5 AT

2.5 TDI 4MOTION

2.5 TDI 4MOTION AT

2.5 TDI AT

2.5 TDI V6

2.8 4MOTION

2.8 4MOTION AT

4.0 W8 4MOTION

4.0 W8 4MOTION AT

Capacity

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Disc

Offroad | Approach Angle

13.8 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

10.2 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

15.2 deg

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

Double-wishbone

Multi-link

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Independent, spring

Tire Size

Front wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20

Turning Circle

11.9 m / 39.0 ft

11.7 m / 38.4 ft

11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

9.9 kWh (gross)

Body Style

5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

101 mm / 4.0 in

145 mm / 5.7 in

Size | Length

4767 mm / 187.7 in

4682 mm / 184.3 in

Size | Width

1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2065 mm / 81.3 in (mirror unfolded)

1746 mm / 68.7 in

Wheel Size

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20

Wheelbase

2939 mm / 115.7 in

Powertrain

Transmission | Gears

9-speed

Reviews

Neofiliac score

85%

46%

68%

Pros

Superb performance in the AMG models
Some offroad capabilities
Good styling

Good fuel economy rating
Imposing design

Superb suspension setup in 4Motion models
Wonderful engines, including VR5, VR6, and W8
Clean, classic styling
No bullshit

Cons

Too many AWD models
No more manual transmission
Limited diesel engines

Only available with small engines
PHEV nonsense
MacPherson front suspension
Loads of gadgetry

Semi-independent suspension for FWD models

Price

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