Comparison between:
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Trim | SL | 22 kWh |
| Model year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Market | - | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Laurel Gray Metallic Andesite Silver Metallic Solar Orange Metallic Arravani Gray |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg |
| Payload | 923.74 lb 419 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | EM61 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 345 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | 6.90 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA: 80.8 mi / 130.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | 9.665 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 5Jx20 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 155/70R19 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/60R19 175/55R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | Samsung SDI |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 8 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | 449.74 lb 204 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW | Household charging, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1, 3.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Quick charge port, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | DC fast charging, 0:22 BMW i Wallbox, 2:59 Household charging, 5:57 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Standard Roadside Assistance (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) CARWINGS telematics (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Navigation System (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Standard trip computer (S) USB port (S) XM Satellite Radio (S) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (S) 4-way manual front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40-split folding rear seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks with auto locking (S) Power windows (S) Remote charge door release (S) Remote keyless entry system (S) Remote windows down and hatch release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (O) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S) |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh |