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Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 vs BMW 116d F40: 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 2020 · 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

ANissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1

533 €per year

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

Gap1,010 € per yearin favour of the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 (−65 %)≈ 425 L diesel
BBMW 116d F40

1,543 €per year

4,3 L/100 km weighted · 10.29 € per 100 km · 650 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · LeafBB · 116dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway510 €1,664 €1,154 € · Leaf
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway533 €1,543 €1,010 € · Leaf
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway554 €1,451 €896 € · Leaf

Cumulative saving for the Leaf 40kWh ZE1

1 year
1,010 €
3 years
3,030 €
5 years
5,051 €
10 years
10,101 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.9 kWh/100 km · 4.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
150 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
1,579 kg · 1,375 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is about 65% cheaper than the BMW 116d 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.