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

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MG ZT-T

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 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
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    281 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    598 km
    372 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT-T4.6 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,790mm189in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
281g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT-T4.6 V85,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZT-T4.6 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V86.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 and MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: 1.5 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
500 km
311 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
598 km
372 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
246 km/h
153 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

MG ZT-T 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZT-T4.6 V8AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
281 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMG ZT-T 4.6 V8AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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

  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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