The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11) vs. Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 45,800

€ 46,900

€ 45,800
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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v.
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
57.9
73
81.5
58.6
74.9
83.3
73 in
Width
74.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
113.1
191.7
120.2
199.4
191.7 in
Length
199.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
120.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4136 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5201 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
12.04 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
W212
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
282 hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
25 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
556 mi
Range
476 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
476 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Environmental Impact
125 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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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