The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 71,000
€ 46,900
€ 71,000
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 500 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 500 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4136 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5201 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.3 %
General
Mercedes E 500 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
282 hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
▶ REPLAY
10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.64 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
25 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
559 mi
Range
476 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
476 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
168.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
