The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,300

€ 29,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120d DPF
59.6
69.3
80.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.6 in
Height
56.3 in
103.7
180.5
104.7
166.4
180.5 in
Length
166.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120d DPF
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120d DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
471 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
135.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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