2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Thesis | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Thesis | X5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 22.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
