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Sedan car comparison

Mitsubishi LANCER vs Bmw 320

Both are sedan vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 on NZ roads
VS
Bmw 320 12,450 on NZ roads
$6/week cheaper to fuel — Bmw 320 at $57/wk vs $63/wk
17.89999999999999 kW more power — Bmw 320 at 122.1 kW
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 in NZ
Bmw 320 12,450 in NZ
Registered in NZ
20,457 ✓
12,450
Fuel Economy
8 L/100km
7.3 L/100km ✓
Power
104.2 kW
122.1 kW ✓
Weight
1,667.3 kg ✓
1,802.4 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1976–2019
1976–2022
Imported New
69%
17%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mitsubishi LANCER vs Bmw 320: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mitsubishi LANCER has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi LANCER Bmw 320
AUCKLAND 5,154 5,557
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,261 940
HAMILTON CITY 880 621
TAURANGA CITY 622 413
WELLINGTON CITY 668 321
DUNEDIN CITY 594 269
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 573 189
LOWER HUTT CITY 496 206

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mitsubishi LANCER or Bmw 320?

The Mitsubishi LANCER is more common with 20,457 registered in New Zealand compared to 12,450 for the Bmw 320. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mitsubishi LANCER or Bmw 320?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Bmw 320 uses less fuel at 7.3 L/100km compared to 8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Mitsubishi LANCER and Bmw 320 the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mitsubishi LANCER is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Bmw 320 runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

69% of Mitsubishi LANCER models were imported new to NZ, while 28% came as used imports. For the Bmw 320, 17% were new and 80% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.

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Mitsubishi LANCER Bmw 320

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