The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 44,900

€ 46,900

€ 44,900
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 525i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22.5 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v.
BMW 525i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
1468
1846
2036
1488
1902
2115
1846 mm
Width
1902 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2115 mm
1468 mm
Height
1488 mm
2888
4841
3052
5066
4841 mm
Length
5066 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
3052 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1876 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2359 kg

Weight Difference:
271 kg
14.45 %

General
BMW 525i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
E60
Generation
LX
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
3604 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 6350 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
282 bhp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 4650 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
340 NM
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Performance
BMW 525i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
▶ REPLAY
7.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.65 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
7.47 kg/bhp
6.65 kg/bhp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 525i
37 mpg
30 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
565 mi
Range
476 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
476 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
483 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
462 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data