The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 29,400
€ 23,000
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 13.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
E87
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.3 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
499 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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
















