Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC vs Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 4.4 s Runner-up: 6.1 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 503 hp Runner-up: 272 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 690 L Runner-up: 550 L
Price winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line $48,500 Runner-up: $128,400

Key differences

  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC is quicker from 0-100 km/h (4.4 s vs 6.1 s).
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC has more power (503 hp vs 272 hp).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has more cargo volume (690 L vs 550 L).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has the lower starting MSRP ($48,500 vs $128,400).
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2025 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line studio car image
Volkswagen
2025 · Petrol Wagon
Performance
0-100 km/h4.4 s6.1 s
Top Speed250 km/h250 km/h
Power503 hp272 hp
Torque700 Nm400 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank76 L56 L
Efficiency9 L/100km7.6 L/100km
CO2 Emissions205 g/km173 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length5,289 mm4,917 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm140 mm
Cargo550 L690 L
Curb Weight2,145 kg1,650 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.3 m11.3 m
Starting MSRP$128,400$48,500