The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 19,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
56.3
68.9
76.1
59.8
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
59.8 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
172.7
166.4 in
Length
172.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
E87
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
545 mi
Range
794 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
74 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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