The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 33,000

€ 38,200

€ 33,000
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 118d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
BMW 118d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
55.9
69.5
78.1
60.8
70.4
79.9
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.8 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
176.8
170.4 in
Length
176.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.95 %

General
BMW 118d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
F20
Generation
ZE1
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 118d
Nissan Leaf (62 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
BMW 118d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
132 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 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
No data
BMW 118d
66 MPGe
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
50 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
808 mi
Range
No data
BMW 118d
808 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
No data
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









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