Lancia Thema (1992 – 1995) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1992 – 1995): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 223 hp against 205 hp. The Lancia Thema is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.5 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lancia Thema uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,201 kg against 1,780 kg. At 4,656 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is 56 mm longer than the Lancia Thema.
| Specification |
Lancia
Thema
1992 – 1995
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1992 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1995 | 1992 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 205 hp | 220 – 223 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 304 Nm | 310 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 11.5 s | 8.5 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 192 – 230 km/h | 230 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 10.6 L/100 km | 8.0 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,372 – 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,201 – 1,326 kg | 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.