The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 24,200

€ 32,100

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 123d
59.8
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
104.7
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 123d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 123d
C13
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 123d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
501 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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