The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,400
€ 58,300
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
58.6
74.9
83.3
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.9 in
Width
72.7 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
57.8 in
120.2
199.4
113.7
190.6
199.4 in
Length
190.6 in
120.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
4493 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
14.87 %
General
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
187 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
325 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
325 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
24.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
24.03 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
33 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
449 mi
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
630 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
146.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
