The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 29,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
55.9
68.8
76.1
61
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
61 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
175
166.9 in
Length
175 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.56 %
General
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
E81
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
126 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
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 116i
36 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
499 mi
Range
99 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
99 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
125 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).
48.8 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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

















