The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 34,000
€ 25,100
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118i
60.8
69.7
77.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60.8 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
175
104.7
166.4
175 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118i
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
677 lb
18.7 %
General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118i
ZE0
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118i
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118i
90 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118i
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
30 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
30 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
86 mi
Range
398 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
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).
147.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
