Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsMG ZT 4.6 V8

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

MG ZT

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iMGZT4.6 V8
Power
231hp172kW
260hp194kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
492km306mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,740mm187in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
440L
432L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L
CO2 emissions-
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iMG ZT 4.6 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
  • MG ZT 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
MGZT4.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iMGZT4.6 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW

MG ZT 4.6 V8 has 29 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MGZT4.6 V8
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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MGZT4.6 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGZT4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i6.5 s
MGZT4.6 V86.5 s

Although MG ZT 4.6 V8 has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 4.1 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
692 km
430 mi
MGZT4.6 V8
492 km
306 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
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

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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.5 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330iMGZT4.6 V8
Power
231 hp
172 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
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
Range score
692 km
430 mi
492 km
306 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330iMG ZT 4.6 V8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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