The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 31,300
€ 28,500
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
61
69.7
77.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
61 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
175
104.7
166.4
175 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.22 %
General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
ZE0
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
89 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 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
36 mpg
( 40 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
40 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
124 mi
Range
471 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
471 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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
