The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 27,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 116i
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
176.8 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 116i
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.03 %
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 116i
ZE1
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 116i
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 116i
89 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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
41 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
163 mi
Range
557 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft