The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 38,400
€ 38,200
€ 38,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
BMW 120d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
56.5
70.8
81.9
60.8
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
60.8 in
105.1
170
106.3
176.8
170 in
Length
176.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.76 %
General
BMW 120d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
F40
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
BMW 120d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
143 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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 120d
59 MPGe
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
46 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
690 mi
Range
No data
BMW 120d
690 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 120d
92.5 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft








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















