The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 22,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec.
BMW 116i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.6
69.3
80.5
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.6 in
104.7
166.9
103.7
180.5
166.9 in
Length
180.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.32 %
General
BMW 116i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
E87
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
BMW 116i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
540 mi
Range
564 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft

















