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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330ivsMG ZT-T 4.6 V8

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005
VS

MG ZT-T

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    677 km
    421 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iMGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
231hp172kW
260hp194kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
-
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
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,790mm189in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
435L
400L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,220L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
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 Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iMG ZT-T 4.6 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
  • MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
MGZT-T4.6 V85,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iMGZT-T4.6 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
21.7 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and MG ZT-T 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MGZT-T4.6 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
MGZT-T4.6 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGZT-T4.6 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i6.7 s
MGZT-T4.6 V86.7 s

Although MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: 3.9 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
677 km
421 mi
MGZT-T4.6 V8
500 km
311 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.7 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 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
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
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

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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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

BMW 3 Series Touring (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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
MGZT-T4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.7 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 Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330iMGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
231 hp
172 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
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
Range score
677 km
421 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iMG ZT-T 4.6 V8
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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