The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,900
€ 41,900
€ 46,900
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 3.6 V6 VVT 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 523i.
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
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 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
4136 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5201 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
14.7 %
General
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
282 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
14.67 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
476 mi
Range
565 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
476 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
145.8 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
178.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
