Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 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 (E91)

330i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

MG ZT-T

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 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
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330iMGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
258hp192kW
260hp194kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
-
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
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
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
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,790mm189in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
460L
400L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,220L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
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 (E91) 330iMG ZT-T 4.6 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 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 (E91)330i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 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 (E91)330iMGZT-T4.6 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 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 (E91)330i
258 hp
192 kW
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 has 2 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i and MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
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 (E91)330i
1,535 kg
3,384 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 (E91)330i
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 (E91)330i6.5 s
MGZT-T4.6 V86.7 s

Although MG ZT-T 4.6 V8 has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i and MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: 0.2 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 Touring (E91)330i
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330i
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 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 (E91)330i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330iMGZT-T4.6 V8
Power
258 hp
192 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
-
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleMG ZT-T 4.6 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330i

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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