The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 34,200
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 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
166.9 in
Length
175 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.56 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
E81
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 123d
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
147 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
43 mpg  ( 48 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 123d
48 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
34 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
576 mi
Range
86 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
56.2 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
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