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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16vsLancia Thema (834) 8.32

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993
VS

Lancia Thema (834)

8.32

215 hp2927 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
204hp152kW
215hp160kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,498cc152cu in
2,927cc179cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,590mm181in
Width
1,706mm67in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,361mm54in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,431mm56in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,000L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16Lancia Thema (834) 8.32PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-166,750 rpm5,000-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm
LanciaThema (834)8.326,750 rpm4,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16LanciaThema (834)8.32
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
26.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
LanciaThema (834)8.32
284 Nm
209 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
LanciaThema (834)8.32
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
235 km/h
146 mph
LanciaThema (834)8.32
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-167.5 s
LanciaThema (834)8.327.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in
LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
204 hp
152 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
-
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLancia Thema (834) 8.32
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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