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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335ivsMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

MG Xpower SV

4.6 i V8 32V

320 hp4600 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,600cc281cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,480mm176in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
430L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
63L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: Power / Torque
  • MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V has 14 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5.5 s
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
254 km/h
158 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iMGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
-
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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