The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 19,300

€ 27,800

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 10.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120i
59.6
69.3
80.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
180.5
105.9
170.4
180.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120i
CY0
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
464 mi
Range
567 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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