2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lancia |
| Model | E | Thema |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
