The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 34,000

€ 36,300

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125i
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
170.4
175 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125i
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.75 %

General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125i
ZE0
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125i
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125i
90 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125i
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
41 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 125i
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
86 mi
Range
567 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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