The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 34,000
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.3
68.9
76.1
60.8
69.7
77.6
68.9 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.3 in
Height
60.8 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
175
166.4 in
Length
175 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.2 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
E87
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Leaf (24 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
135 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
( 40 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
28 kWh✽
( 120 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 120d DPF
40 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
471 mi
Range
86 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
56.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
