The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 17,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
BMW 116d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
172.7
170.4 in
Length
172.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.24 %

General
BMW 116d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
F21
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
BMW 116d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
828 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 116d
828 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116d
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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