The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 123d
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.7 in
Width
68.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
61 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
175 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 123d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.49 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 123d
ZE0
Generation
E81
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 123d
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 123d
89 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 123d
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
43 mpg  ( 48 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
48 MPGe
BMW 123d
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
124 mi
Range
576 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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