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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.6
69.5
78.1
60.2
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
105.9
170.2
106.3
176.8
170.2 in
Length
176.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
69 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
53 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
