The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 42,100
€ 38,200
€ 42,100
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 M135i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
BMW M135i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
55.6
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
55.6 in
Height
60.8 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
176.8
170.2 in
Length
176.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3340 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.15 %
General
BMW M135i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
F21
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
BMW M135i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.57 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
BMW M135i
31 mpg
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
23 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
431 mi
Range
No data
BMW M135i
431 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 M135i
142.1 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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






















