The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 29,400
BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 116d
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 116d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
170.2 in
Length
175 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.53 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
F21
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.46 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 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✽  ( 138 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
60 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
44 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
734 mi
Range
124 mi
BMW 116d
734 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
48.8 kWh
BMW 116d
90.4 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft