The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 58,000

€ 46,900

€ 58,000
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 350 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 3.0 V6 CRD 24v.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 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 350 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4493 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5450 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
6.03 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
W212
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
236 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
236 hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.62 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
41 mpg
33 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
643 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
643 mi
630 mi
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
117.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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