Car comparison

MG ZT 4.6 V8vsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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MG ZT

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

273 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    273 hp
    204 kW
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    454 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT4.6 V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
273hp204kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,808mm189in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
432L
454L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

MG ZT 4.6 V8Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • MG ZT 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT4.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZT4.6 V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V has 13 hp more than MG ZT 4.6 V8.

The biggest power difference is between MG ZT 4.6 V8 and Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
323 Nm
238 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V86.5 s
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
273 hp
204 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MGZT4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZT4.6 V8AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
273 hp
204 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
-
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMG ZT 4.6 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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