Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1985 – 1993) vs Lancia Thema (1984 – 1988): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 234 hp against 215 hp. The Lancia Thema is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. At 4,740 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 150 mm longer than the Lancia Thema.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1985 – 1993
|
Lancia
Thema
1984 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1993 | 1984 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 234 hp | 101 – 215 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 273 Nm | 162 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 19.2 s | 6.8 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 240 km/h | 185 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 11.1 L/100 km | 6.9 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,120 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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