2005 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz S and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 288 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (401 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | S | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4266 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
