The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d (17 - 19)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 33,200
 BMW 120d (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 120d
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (17 - 19)
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 120d (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
176.8 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 120d
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.56 %
BMW 120d (17 - 19)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 120d
ZE1
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 120d
89 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 120d
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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 (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
64 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
163 mi
Range
788 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
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).
84.3 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft