The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 34,900
€ 38,200
€ 34,900
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 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
55.9
68.8
76.1
60.8
70.4
79.9
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.8 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
176.8
166.9 in
Length
176.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.32 %
General
BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
E87
Generation
ZE1
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 (62 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
214 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
147 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (62 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
No data
BMW 123d
48 MPGe
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
34 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
576 mi
Range
No data
BMW 123d
576 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 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).
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 123d
113.1 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









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















