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118dDieselvsLeafBEV
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BMW 118d F20LCI vs Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 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 · 2018 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 118d F20LCI

1,679 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.19 € per 100 km · 707 L per year

Gap1,146 € per yearin favour of the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 (−68 %)≈ 482 L diesel
BNissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1

533 €per year

17,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.55 € per 100 km · 2 664 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 118dBB · LeafGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,805 €510 €1,295 € · Leaf
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,679 €533 €1,146 € · Leaf
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,575 €554 €1,021 € · Leaf

Cumulative saving for the Leaf 40kWh ZE1

1 year
1,146 €
3 years
3,437 €
5 years
5,728 €
10 years
11,456 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.6 L/100 km · 17.9 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
150 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,395 kg · 1,579 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 118d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is 270 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.