Volkswagen Passat Variant (2000 – 2005) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1999 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 275 hp at most. The Volkswagen Passat Variant has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 243 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,294 kg against 1,510 kg. At 4,839 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is 139 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat Variant.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
2000 – 2005
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 16 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 275 hp | 136 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 370 Nm | 190 – 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 13.3 s | 6.9 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 184 – 250 km/h | 198 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 13.2 L/100 km | 6.2 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 – 4,700 mm | 4,839 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,460 – 1,500 mm | 1,504 – 1,506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,294 – 1,730 kg | 1,510 – 1,670 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.