The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 67,100

€ 46,900

€ 67,100
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 550i 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 3.6 V6 VVT 24v.
BMW 550i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 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 550i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4136 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5201 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
6.99 %

General
BMW 550i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
282 hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Performance
BMW 550i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.63 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
25 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
423 mi
Range
476 mi
BMW 550i
423 mi
476 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 550i
195.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data