The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 25,400

€ 35,600

€ 25,400
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.6 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 11.7 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1413
1765
1984
1530
1788
2030
1765 mm
Width
1788 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1413 mm
Height
1530 mm
2690
4324
2700
4490
4324 mm
Length
4490 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
12.03 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
F21
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 bhp
148 bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
260 NM
320 NM
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
12.19 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 164 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
83 MPGe
164 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
64 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
850 mi
Range
163 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 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).
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
400 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
790 L