The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 24,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.8
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
172.7
166.9 in
Length
172.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
General
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
E81
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
598 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
