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 availableRange 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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