The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 32,700
 BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 12.1 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 12.4 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
1765
1984
1770 mm
Width
1765 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1545 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
2690
4324
4445 mm
Length
4324 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
197 kg
12 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
ZE0
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
90 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
7.98 kg/bhp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽  ( 144 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
75 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
86 mi
Range
769 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
323 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L