Lancia Thema (1984 – 1988) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (1981 – 1988): specs compared
Both offer around 215 hp at most. The Lancia Thema is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,160 kg. The Lancia Thema dates from 1984 – 1988, the BMW 5 Series Sedan from 1981 – 1988.
| Specification |
Lancia
Thema
1984 – 1988
|
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1981 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1988 | 1981 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 7 | 21 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 215 hp | 90 – 218 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 290 Nm | 135 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.9 s | 7.2 – 14.4 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 164 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 11.7 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 – 1,400 kg | 1,160 – 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.