The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 46,900

€ 44,600

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 525xd.
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 525xd
58.6
74.9
83.3
58.3
72.7
80.2
74.9 in
Width
72.7 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 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 525xd
4136 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5201 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
6.99 %

General
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 525xd
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 525xd
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
282 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 525xd
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xd
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
14.67 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xd
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
476 mi
Range
649 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
476 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
178.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 525xd
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