Lancia Thema (1988 – 1992) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1987 – 1993): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 205 hp. The Lancia Thema is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,360 kg. At 4,656 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 66 mm longer than the Lancia Thema.
| Specification |
Lancia
Thema
1988 – 1992
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1987 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1992 | 1987 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 205 hp | 136 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 270 Nm | 205 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.4 s | 7.8 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 235 km/h | 203 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 11.7 L/100 km | 8.9 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,394 – 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,400 kg | 1,360 – 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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