The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 29,300
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 35,300
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 5.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
61 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
175 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.16 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
ZE0
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
89 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 138 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
55 mpg  ( 61 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)
138 MPGe
61 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
99 mi
Range
751 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
99 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
48.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
48.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft