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

€ 61,200

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 13 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the BMW 540i.
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
1488
1902
2115
1479
1868
2126
1902 mm
Width
1868 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1488 mm
Height
1479 mm
3052
5066
2975
4936
5066 mm
Length
4936 mm
3052 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
2038 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2472 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2270 kg

Weight Difference:
368 kg
18.06 %

General
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
236 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
236 bhp
335 bhp
BMW 540i
550 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
550 NM
450 NM
BMW 540i
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.99 kg/bhp
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
8.64 kg/bhp
4.99 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
40 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 540i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
630 mi
Range
650 mi
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
630 mi
650 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).
123.1 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
146.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 CRD 24v
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
434 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
462 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data