2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Dimensions Comparison

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211, facelift 2006)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class and the 2005 Volkswagen Passat compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class measures 4881 mm (192.17 in), making it 116 mm (4.57 in) (2.4 %) longer than the 2005 Volkswagen Passat at 4765 mm (187.60 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class spans 1822 mm (71.73 in), which is 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.1 %) broader than the 2005 Volkswagen Passat at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class stands at 1499 mm (59.02 in), giving it an extra 27 mm (1.06 in) (1.8 %) compared to the 2005 Volkswagen Passat at 1472 mm (57.95 in).

Overall, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class is longer, wider and taller than the 2005 Volkswagen Passat.

Length
4881 mm192.2 in
4765 mm187.6 in
Width
1822 mm71.7 in
1820 mm71.7 in
Height
1499 mm59.0 in
1472 mm58.0 in

2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
4881 mm192.2 in 🟒 +116 mm+4.6 in (+2.4%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Side View Left
4765 mm187.6 in πŸ”΄ -116 mm-4.6 in (-2.4%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
1822 mm71.7 in 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Front View
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
1499 mm59.0 in 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.8%)
2005 Volkswagen Passat Rear View
1472 mm58.0 in πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.8%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class
2005 Volkswagen Passat

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2006
2005

Production:

2006-2009 Discontinued Model
2005-2008 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4852-4881 mm191.0-192.2 in
🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +116 mm+4.6 in (+2.4%)
4765 mm187.6 in
πŸ”΄ -116 mm-4.6 in (-2.4%) - πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-1.8%)

Width:

1822 mm71.7 in
🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
1820 mm71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2063 mm81.2 in
🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+2.9%) - 🟒 +72 mm+2.8 in (+3.6%)
1991-2004 mm78.4-78.9 in
πŸ”΄ -72 mm-2.8 in (-3.5%) - πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-2.9%)

Height:

1450-1499 mm57.1-59.0 in
πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%) - 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.8%)
1472 mm58.0 in
πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
114 mm4.5 in

Trunk Capacity:

530-540 liter18.7-19.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-6.2%) - 🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+11.3%)
485-565 liter17.1-20.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-10.2%) - 🟒 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+6.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1011-1091 liter35.7-38.5 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1505-1880 kg3318-4145 lbs
πŸ”΄ -109 kg-240 lbs (-6.8%) - 🟒 +612 kg+1349 lbs (+48.3%)
1268-1614 kg2795-3558 lbs
πŸ”΄ -612 kg-1349 lbs (-32.6%) - 🟒 +109 kg+240 lbs (+7.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2105-2435 kg4641-5368 lbs
πŸ”΄ -165 kg-364 lbs (-7.3%) - 🟒 +485 kg+1069 lbs (+24.9%)
1950-2270 kg4299-5004 lbs
πŸ”΄ -485 kg-1069 lbs (-19.9%) - 🟒 +165 kg+364 lbs (+7.8%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 7.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 9J x 18
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/55 R16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/550 R16 (W:225 | H:550 | D:16)
  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/45 R17 (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 265/35 R18 (W:265 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/55 R 16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | H:45 | D:17)

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