The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 46,900
€ 52,900
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300.
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Mercedes E 300
58.6
74.9
83.3
57.8
72.9
81.3
74.9 in
Width
72.9 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.6 in
Height
57.8 in
120.2
199.4
115.7
193.8
199.4 in
Length
193.8 in
120.2 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Mercedes E 300
4136 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5201 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
11.78 %
General
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Mercedes E 300
LX
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Mercedes E 300
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
282 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Mercedes E 300
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
14.67 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
476 mi
Range
651 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
476 mi
651 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
13.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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