The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 19,900
€ 37,300
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 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 1.5 dCi.
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.81 %
General
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
F21
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
46 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
751 mi
Range
794 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
