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MG ZT · Facelift 2004 4.6 V8vsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

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

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MG ZT · Facelift 2004

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2005
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    278 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    603 km
    375 mi
  • Largest trunk
    434 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,747mm187in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,759mm109in
Front track-
1,540mm61in
Rear track-
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
432L
-
Max trunk volume
674L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
278g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6PowerTorque
  • MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V86.3 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
492 km
306 mi
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
603 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
248 km/h
154 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
278 g/km
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 Facelift 2004 4.6 V8AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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