The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 42,400

€ 41,400

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v.
BMW 520i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.6
74.9
83.3
73.2 in
Width
74.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
57.6 in
Height
58.6 in
116.9
192.9
120.2
199.4
192.9 in
Length
199.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
120.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4493 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5450 lb

Weight Difference:
778 lb
17.32 %

General
BMW 520i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
F10
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
187 hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Performance
BMW 520i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
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20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.03 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
24.03 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
33 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
680 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
630 mi
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
146.1 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
146.1 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data