The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 26,400
		
					 
					€ 19,300
					
					 
					€ 26,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 19,300
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d 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 MPI.
				
				BMW 120d
					Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
				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 120d
					Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
				3120 lb
					Curb Weight
					3153 lb
				4057 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4189 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								33 lb
									1.05 %
								 
								General
BMW 120d
					Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
				E87
	
					Generation
					CY0
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					5-speed manual transmission
				Engine
BMW 120d
					Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					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
161 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					141 hp
						at 6000 rpm
					BMW 120d
						161 hp
						141 hp
						Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
					251 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					131 lb‑ft
						at 4250 rpm
					BMW 120d
						251 lb‑ft
						131 lb‑ft
						Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
					Performance
BMW 120d
					Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
				
							
							
							137 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							122 mph
						
					7.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
361 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								BMW 120d
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
472 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
						19.38 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					22.36 lb/hp
						
				BMW 120d
						19.38 lb/hp
						22.36 lb/hp
						Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
					Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						41 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						30 mpg
						
					
				BMW 120d
						41 mpg
						30 mpg
						Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
					31 mpg
					city
					22 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					37 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.6 gal
						545 mi
					Range
					464 mi
				BMW 120d
						545 mi
						464 mi
						Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
					Environmental Impact
	
				117.3 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).
149.7 kWh
						
				BMW 120d
						117.3 kWh
						149.7 kWh
						Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
					Euro 4
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				245 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					303 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
					Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				937 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1036 lb
				9.3 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					8.2 cu ft
				






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

















