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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6vsLancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
VS

Lancia Thema (LX)

3.0 V6 Multijet II

239 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
231hp172kW
239hp178kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
2,038kg4,493lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,472kg5,450lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
5,066mm199in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,906mm75in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,052mm120in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,640mm65in
Trunk volume
490L
462L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet IIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V63,800 rpm1,550-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II4,000 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II has 8 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
2,038 kg
4,493 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V67.1 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II7.8 s

Although Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
1,000 km
621 mi
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
231 hp
172 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
2,038 kg
4,493 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

  • Is 228 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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