The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,000
€ 34,900
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 125d.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125d
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 125d
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.56 %
General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125d
ZE0
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125d
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125d
90 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125d
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
50 mpg
( 56 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
56 MPGe
BMW 125d
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
86 mi
Range
687 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125d
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
