The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 24,200
€ 37,300
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 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 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.17 %
General
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
F21
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 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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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 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
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
751 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
