2006 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 3 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, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Lancia Thesis (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 325 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3179 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
