BMW iX vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space. The BMW iX leads on AC charging.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
50/100#56 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $58,510
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+45 kW· 30%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.3 cu ft· 13%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 53%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row1 h faster· 8%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
10091Charging
6044Performance
8752Practicality
5057
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW iX
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 45 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX
- 4.6 scontested: sources disagree
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- BMW iX
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- $58,510
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
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