The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 25,200

€ 19,300

€ 25,200
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 120i 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 120i
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 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.63 %

General
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
E87
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
414 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
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