The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 30,900
BMW 116d (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116d is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
170 in
Length
176.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 116d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.24 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
F40
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 136 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116d
69 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
52 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
687 mi
Range
163 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
49.4 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft