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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 V6vsLancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

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

E 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014
VS

Lancia Thema (LX)

3.6 V6

286 hp3604 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,776kg3,915lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,604cc220cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
5,066mm199in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,052mm120in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,640mm65in
Trunk volume
540L
463L
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 350 V6Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V66,350 rpm4,650 rpm6,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 has 20 hp more than Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 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 350 V6
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
1,776 kg
3,915 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 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 350 V66.6 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: 1.1 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 350 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: 2.2 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 350 V6
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 350 V6
787 km
489 mi
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 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 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 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 350 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.7 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 350 V6
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,776 kg
3,915 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
742 km
461 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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