The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 46,900

€ 42,400

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 520i
58.6
74.9
83.3
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.9 in
Width
73.2 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.6 in
120.2
199.4
116.9
192.9
199.4 in
Length
192.9 in
120.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 520i
4136 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5201 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.18 %

General
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 520i
LX
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
282 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 520i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
14.67 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
476 mi
Range
680 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
476 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data