The Comparative Analysis :
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,900
€ 63,800
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
58.6
74.9
83.3
58.2
73.5
83.7
74.9 in
Width
73.5 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.6 in
Height
58.2 in
120.2
199.4
117.1
194.3
199.4 in
Length
194.3 in
120.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
4136 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5201 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
7.52 %
General
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
282 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
251 lb‑ft
at 4650 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
14.67 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
476 mi
Range
613 mi
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
476 mi
613 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).
130.7 kWh
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lancia Thema 3.6 V6 VVT 24v
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
