The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) 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 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec.
BMW 118i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
56.3
68.9
76.1
59.6
69.3
80.5
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.3 in
Height
59.6 in
104.7
166.4
103.7
180.5
166.4 in
Length
180.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.11 %
General
BMW 118i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
E87
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
BMW 118i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
426 mi
Range
564 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 118i
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
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















