The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,900

€ 66,800

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 540d.
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540d
58.6
74.9
83.3
58.2
73.5
83.7
74.9 in
Width
73.5 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.6 in
Height
58.2 in
120.2
199.4
117.1
194.3
199.4 in
Length
194.3 in
120.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540d
4493 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
10.22 %

General
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540d
LX
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
236 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
236 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
406 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
19.04 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
33 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
733 mi
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
630 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
146.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data