Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dvsLancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

535d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

Lancia Thema (LX)

3.6 V6

286 hp3604 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dLanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
313hp233kW
286hp213kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,776kg3,915lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,604cc220cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
5,066mm199in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
3,052mm120in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
520L
463L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535dLancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V66,350 rpm4,650 rpm6,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dLanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d has 27 hp more than Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6 and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
1,776 kg
3,915 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 Sedan (F10)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d5.5 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: 2.2 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 Sedan (F10)535d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: 3.8 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 Sedan (F10)535d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
1,186 km
737 mi
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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 Sedan (F10)535d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d 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 Sedan (F10)535d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.7 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 Sedan (F10)535d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)535dLanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,776 kg
3,915 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
742 km
461 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Sedan (F10) 535dLancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 535d

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 444 km (276 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 57 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

  • Is 19 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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