The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 46,400
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 11.9 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW M135i
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1411
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1765
1984
1788 mm
Width
1765 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1530 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4324
4490 mm
Length
4324 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW M135i
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2065 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.63 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW M135i
ZE1
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW M135i
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW M135i
89 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 164 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
36 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
164 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW M135i
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
163 mi
Range
414 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
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).
147.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L