The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,900

€ 58,300

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 22.5 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the BMW 540i.
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
1488
1902
2115
1468
1846
2036
1902 mm
Width
1846 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1488 mm
Height
1468 mm
3052
5066
2888
4841
5066 mm
Length
4841 mm
3052 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
1876 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2359 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
7.52 %

General
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3604 CC
Engine Capacity
4000 CC
282 bhp
at 6350 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
282 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 540i
340 NM
at 4650 rpm
Max. Torque
390 NM
at 3500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
340 NM
390 NM
BMW 540i
Performance
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
6.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.75 kg/bhp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
6.65 kg/bhp
5.75 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
30 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 540i
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
476 mi
Range
449 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
476 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
178.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
462 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data