The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 07) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 21,600
€ 38,200
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
55.9
68.8
76.1
60.8
70.4
79.9
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.8 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
176.8
166.9 in
Length
176.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
24.93 %
General
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
E87
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
BMW 116i
31 mpg
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
439 mi
Range
No data
BMW 116i
439 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
No data
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft















