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 availableRange 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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