The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 32,900
 BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 123d
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
176.8 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 123d
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.37 %
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 123d
ZE1
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 manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 123d
89 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 123d
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
46 mpg  ( 52 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
52 MPGe
BMW 123d
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
163 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft