The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 120d DPF.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d DPF
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
175 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d DPF
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.2 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d DPF
ZE0
Generation
E87
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 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d DPF
90 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d DPF
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
36 mpg  ( 40 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
40 MPGe
BMW 120d DPF
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
86 mi
Range
471 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d DPF
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