Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535ivsLancia Thema (834) 8.32

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E28)

535i

218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987
VS

Lancia Thema (834)

8.32

215 hp2927 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E28)535iLanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
218hp163kW
215hp160kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight-
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,430cc209cu in
2,927cc179cu in
Length
4,620mm182in
4,590mm181in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,430mm56in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
-
Trunk volume
460L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,000L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535iLancia Thema (834) 8.32PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E28)535i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
LanciaThema (834)8.326,750 rpm4,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E28)535iLanciaThema (834)8.32
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
26.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i has 3 hp more than Lancia Thema (834) 8.32.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (834) 8.32 and BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
LanciaThema (834)8.32
284 Nm
209 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
LanciaThema (834)8.32
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
LanciaThema (834)8.32
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i7.2 s
LanciaThema (834)8.327.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LanciaThema (834)8.32
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i and Lancia Thema (834) 8.32: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
753 km
468 mi
LanciaThema (834)8.32
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
218 hp
163 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
LanciaThema (834)8.32
215 hp
160 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
LanciaThema (834)8.32
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series (E28)535i
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LanciaThema (834)8.32
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E28)535iLanciaThema (834)8.32
Power
218 hp
163 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,590 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series (E28) 535iLancia Thema (834) 8.32
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 26 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Lancia Thema (834) 8.32

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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