The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 44,400
€ 46,900
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v.
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
58
73
81.5
58.6
74.9
83.3
73 in
Width
74.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
58 in
Height
58.6 in
113.1
192.1
120.2
199.4
192.1 in
Length
199.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
120.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4136 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5201 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
7.52 %
General
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
W212
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
282 hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Performance
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
22.77 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
52 mpg
25 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
815 mi
Range
476 mi
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
815 mi
476 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
