The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 34,000
€ 27,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118d
60.8
69.7
77.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60.8 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
175
104.7
166.9
175 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118d
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.12 %
General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118d
ZE0
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118d
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118d
90 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118d
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
44 mpg
( 50 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.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
50 MPGe
BMW 118d
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
86 mi
Range
598 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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

















