The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 31,300

€ 27,600

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Leaf (30 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116d ED
61
69.7
77.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
61 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
175
105.9
170.4
175 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116d ED
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %

General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116d ED
ZE0
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116d ED
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116d ED
89 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116d ED
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
69 mpg
( 77 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 (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
77 MPGe
BMW 116d ED
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
124 mi
Range
950 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
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).
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).
70 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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