The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 31,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d BluePerformance
59.8
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
105.9
170.2
172.7 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d BluePerformance
C13
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d BluePerformance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
501 mi
Range
769 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
108 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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
