Car comparison

MG ZT 4.6 V8vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xi

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 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 power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT4.6 V8BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
260hp194kW
231hp172kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
432L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT 4.6 V8BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiPowerTorque
  • MG ZT 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT4.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZT4.6 V8BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi 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
MGZT4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
300 Nm
221 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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
MGZT4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
247 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
MGZT4.6 V86.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT 4.6 V8 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 3.3 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
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
492 km
306 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
636 km
395 mi

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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
247 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
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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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
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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi 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
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 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
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
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZT4.6 V8BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
260 hp
194 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 4.6 V8BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 144 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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