Comparison between:
- 2016 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 2017 Tesla Model S 75 RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Nissan Leaf SL | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2017 Tesla Model S 75 RWD | |
| Series | ZE0 | - | - |
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| Trim | SL | 33 kWh | 75 RWD |
| Model year | 2016 (MY16) | 2017 (MY17) | 2017 (MY17) |
| Market | - | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Aluminium high-strength boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver | Solid Black Silver Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black | - | Black Ultra White Tan |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm | 196.0 in 4978 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 80.2 in 2037 mm | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 77.3 in 1963 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 65.4 in 1661 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 66.9 in 1699 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 4.6 in 117 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | - | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2379.0 l 84.01 ft3 2.38 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg | 4468.77 lb 2027 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 1263.25 lb 573 kg |
| GVWR | 4327.67 lb 1963 kg | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 kg | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for single motor vehicles with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | EM57 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | 320 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm | 6850 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 5800 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Eco+ Comfort | - |
| Additional information | - | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
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 | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 7.30 s | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 4.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km | NEDC, CMB: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km EPA, CMB: 249.0 mi / 400.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 12.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 97 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 100 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | 2.45 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | 9.665 | 9.73 |
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 | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension (optional) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Smart Air Suspension (optional) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | - | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | - | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 5Jx20 | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 155/70R19 84Q 175/60R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 28 kWh | 27.2 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 30 kWh | 33.2 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | - | 75 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 94 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | AESC | Samsung SDI | Panasonic |
| Model | - | - | NCR18650A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 192 | 96 | 5880 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | Pouch | - |
| Cell configuration | - | 1p96s 1 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 48 | 8 | 14 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 353 V | 302 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 648.16 lb 294 kg | - | - |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Battery heater | Optional battery heater AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L | 75 kWh version uses higher-capacity cells |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 NACS NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 120 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 4:33-5:00 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-26:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 3:00 AC 7.4 kW, 4:28 AC 3.7 kW, 8:56 AC 2.8 kW, 11:47 | DC 120 kW, 0:38 AC 11.5 kW, 6:31 AC 9.6 kW, 7:49 AC 1.44 kW, 52:05 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) 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) RearView Monitor (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 switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system (heat pump) (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (S) 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 (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (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) | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (O) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (O) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (O) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (O) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (O) Automatic high/low beam headlights (O) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | Discontinued in February 2016 MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops |
| 2016 Nissan Leaf SL | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2017 Tesla Model S 75 RWD |