The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 34,000
€ 27,300
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 116i
60.8
69.7
77.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.8 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
175
105.9
170.2
175 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 116i
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
15.36 %
General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 116i
ZE0
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 116i
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 116i
90 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
86 mi
Range
557 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
56.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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





















