116I vs Pulsar
BMW · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Pulsar
Beats the 116I by 0.13s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Pulsar beats the 116I comfortably, finishing 0.13 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Pulsar thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
109 hp
115 hp
0–100 km/h
10.9s
10.7s
Top speed
200 km/h
190 km/h
Engine
I3
1.2L Turbocharged Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
200 Nm
190 Nm
Price
$28,000
$19,000
Simulated race times
Distance
116I
Pulsar
100 m
8.175s
8.056s
1/8 mile
12.022s
11.883s
1/4 mile
17.935s
17.807s
1 km
31.620s
31.702s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Pulsar is $19,000 vs $28,000 for the 116I — a $9,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Pulsar is 0.20s quicker (10.9s vs 10.7s). Top speed: 116I runs to 200 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Pulsar.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 116I or the Pulsar?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Pulsar is faster, beating the 116I by 0.13 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 116I vs the Pulsar?
The 116I hits 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds, while the Pulsar does it in 10.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 116I produces 109 hp; the Pulsar produces 115 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 116I tops out at 200 km/h, and the Pulsar reaches 190 km/h.
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