Comparison

BMW i5 vs Nissan Leaf

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

Best range Nissan Leaf 295 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $67,100 vs $29,990
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 5.5 vs 4.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i5 Nissan Leaf
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) SV
MSRP (USD) $67,100 $29,990
Range 295 mi 303 mi
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 81.2 kWh 75 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type Sedan Hatchback
DC max 205 kW 100 kW
AC max 11 kW 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 40 min
Roadtrip score 68.9 61.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 80 mi 71 mi
USD per mile of range 227 $/mi 99 $/mi
Top speed 120 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 15 cu ft
Tow rating 4,409 lb 2,150 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Nissan Leaf if you want the longer rated range (303 mi vs 295 mi).
  • Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 40 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $227/mi).

Weighted verdict

BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

BMW i55.5 Nissan Leaf4.5 205 kW33 min 100 kW40 min

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