The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,400

€ 41,900

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.5 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the BMW 523i.
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 523i
1488
1902
2115
1468
1846
2036
1902 mm
Width
1846 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1488 mm
Height
1468 mm
3052
5066
2888
4841
5066 mm
Length
4841 mm
3052 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 523i
2038 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2472 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
438 kg
21.49 %

General
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 523i
LX
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 523i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
187 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
440 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
440 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 523i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
10.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
10.9 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
630 mi
Range
565 mi
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
630 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
146.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
434 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
462 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data