Car comparison

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32vsMercedes-Benz W124 300 E

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

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Lancia Thema (834)

8.32

215 hp2927 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1989
VS

Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

Comparison overview

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Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLanciaThema (834)8.32Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
215hp160kW
190hp142kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
65.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,927cc179cu in
2,962cc181cu in
Length
4,590mm181in
4,740mm187in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,480mm58in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,000L
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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.

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EPowerTorque
  • Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LanciaThema (834)8.326,750 rpm4,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLanciaThema (834)8.32Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 has 25 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E and Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.327.2 s
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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
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
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLanciaThema (834)8.32Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
215 hp
160 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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