The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 19,900

€ 38,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BMW 120d
59.8
69.6
77.5
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
59.8 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
172.7
105.1
170
172.7 in
Length
170 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BMW 120d
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.41 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BMW 120d
C13
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
794 mi
Range
690 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
74 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).
92.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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