The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 120d.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
1550
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1770 mm
Width
1748 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1550 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
2700
4445
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
2660
4239
4445 mm
Length
4239 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.28 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
ZE0
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
89 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
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
53 mpg  ( 60 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.)
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
60 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
124 mi
Range
598 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
598 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).
109.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L