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BMW 116i F40 vs Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2021 vs 2013 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 116i F40

1,960 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.06 € per 100 km · 903 L per year

Gap1,394 € per yearin favour of the Leaf 24kWh AZE0 (−71 %)≈ 642 L petrol 95
BNissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0

566 €per year

18,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.77 € per 100 km · 2 828 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 116iBB · LeafGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,150 €541 €1,609 € · Leaf
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,960 €566 €1,394 € · Leaf
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,813 €588 €1,225 € · Leaf

Cumulative saving for the Leaf 24kWh AZE0

1 year
1,394 €
3 years
4,181 €
5 years
6,969 €
10 years
13,937 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.8 L/100 km · 19.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
109 ch · 109 ch
Kerb weight
1,320 kg · 1,521 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0 is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 116i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0 is 170 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.