Comparison between:
- 2015 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2015 Nissan Leaf SV | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Trim | SV | 33 kWh |
| Model year | 2015 | 2017 |
| 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 | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White and new MorningSky Blue Glacier White Pearl White | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | - |
| 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 1028 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2379.0 l 84.01 ft3 2.38 m3 |
| Total volume | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3276.07 lb 1486 kg | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg |
| Payload | 917.12 lb 416 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 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 | 360 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.30 s | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 84.0 mi / 135.2 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 17 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 18.7 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.3 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 12.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 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 | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link 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 | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - |
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 | 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/60R19 84Q 175/50R20 |
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 | 33.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 8 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 353 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 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 | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system |
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, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 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, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Fast charging station, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Nissan Connection by CARWINGS (S) Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) Pandora link for iPhone (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front and rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, leather wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (O) Fog lights (O) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Partially recycled cloth seat fabric (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) 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) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 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) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) |
| 2015 Nissan Leaf SV | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh |