The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 26,800
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 BMW 116d ED is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
BMW 116d ED
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.6 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
170.4 in
Length
176.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.71 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

BMW 116d ED
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
F21
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
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 ED
114 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

BMW 116d ED
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 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 ED
77 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
60 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
950 mi
Range
163 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
70 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 ED
70 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft