1984-1989 Mercedes-Benz EClass E 300 TD 4MATIC AT --vs-- 1988-1993 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6 MT

Detailed Comparison of Car Specifications and Features, Including Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Fuel, and Performance

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Dimensions & Capacity

Spec
Mercedes-Benz EClass
1984 - 1989
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Trim E 300 TD 4MATIC AT 2.8 VR6 MT
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Load Height (mm) — —
Number Of Seats 5 5
Length (mm) 4740 4580
Width (mm) 1740 1705
Height (mm) 1451 1480
Wheelbase (mm) 2800 2625
Front Track (mm) 1497 1480
Rear Track (mm) 1485 1420
Curb Weight (kg) 1570 1280
Wheel Size R14 — —
Ground Clearance (mm) — 120
Trailer Load With Brakes (kg) 3590 —
Payload (kg) 520 —
Back Track Width (mm) — —
Front Track Width (mm) — —
Clearance (mm) — —
Full Weight (kg) 2090 1860
Front/Rear Axle Load (kg) 1070/1020 —
Max Trunk Capacity (L) 521 495
Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) — —
Cargo Volume (m³) — —
Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) 521 495
Maximum Torque (N·m) 267 235

Engine Specifications

Spec
Mercedes-Benz EClass
1984 - 1989
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Injection Type Multi-point fuel injection Multi-point fuel injection
Overhead Camshaft — —
Cylinder Layout Inline V-type
Number Of Cylinders 6 6
Compression Ratio — —
Engine Type Diesel Gasoline
Valves Per Cylinder 2 2
Boost Type Turbo —
Cylinder Bore (mm) 87 81
Stroke Cycle (mm) 84 90
Engine Placement — —
Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) — —
Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) 2400 4200
Max Power (kW) — —
Presence Of Intercooler — —
Capacity (cm³) 2996 2792
Engine HP 143 174
Engine HP (rpm) 4600 5800

Transmission

Spec
Mercedes-Benz EClass
1984 - 1989
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Drive Wheels All wheel drive (AWD) Front wheel drive
Bore/Stroke Ratio — —
Number Of Gears 4 5
Turning Circle (m) 12.15 10.7
Transmission Automatic Manual

Fuel & Performance

Spec
Mercedes-Benz EClass
1984 - 1989
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) 8.7 9.7
Range (km) 670|1,000 480|850
Emission Standards — —
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 70
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 11.8 8.2
Max Speed (km/h) 198 224
City Fuel (100km/L) 10.4 14.5
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) — —

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Spec
Mercedes-Benz EClass
1984 - 1989
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Back Suspension Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Independent, Stabilizer bar Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Steering Type — —
Rear Brakes Disc Disc
Front Brakes Disc ventilated disc