The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 44,300
€ 46,900
€ 44,300
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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v.
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 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 523i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4136 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5201 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
8.05 %
General
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
F10
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
282 hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Performance
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
572 mi
Range
476 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
476 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Environmental Impact
144 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
