The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,300
€ 24,300
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 20.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 12.9 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116i
1550
1770
1970
1421
1748
1934
1770 mm
Width
1748 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1550 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4445
2660
4239
4445 mm
Length
4239 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116i
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg
Weight Difference:
255 kg
15.89 %
General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116i
ZE0
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116i
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
185 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116i
89 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
11.25 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 166 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
43 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
43 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
124 mi
Range
499 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
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).
125 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L









720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L















