The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 46,900

€ 44,300

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 16.7 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the BMW 523i.
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
1488
1902
2115
1464
1860
2094
1902 mm
Width
1860 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1488 mm
Height
1464 mm
3052
5066
2968
4899
5066 mm
Length
4899 mm
3052 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
1876 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2359 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
151 kg
8.05 %

General
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
LX
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3604 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
282 bhp
at 6350 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
282 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 523i
340 NM
at 4650 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
340 NM
270 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
6.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
6.65 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
30 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
476 mi
Range
572 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
476 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
462 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data