Comparison

BMW i4 vs Nissan Leaf

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $57,900 vs $29,990
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 7.3 vs 2.7

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $182/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 302 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i4 Nissan Leaf
Trim used eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) SV
MSRP (USD) $57,900 $29,990
Range 318 mi 303 mi
Efficiency 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80.7 kWh 75 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type Sedan Hatchback
DC max 250 kW 100 kW
AC max 11 kW 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 30 min 40 min
Roadtrip score 77.9 61.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 94 mi 71 mi
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi 99 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 15 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 2,150 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 303 mi).
  • Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 40 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $182/mi).

Weighted verdict

BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).

BMW i47.3 Nissan Leaf2.7 250 kW30 min 100 kW40 min

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