The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 41,900
€ 46,900
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v.
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.6
74.9
83.3
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
57.8 in
Height
58.6 in
113.7
190.6
120.2
199.4
190.6 in
Length
199.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
120.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4493 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5450 lb
Weight Difference:
966 lb
21.5 %
General
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
236 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
236 hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Performance
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
33 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
565 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
630 mi
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 523i
145.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
