2011 BMW X6 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW X6 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (363 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 653 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X6 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | X6 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
