Car comparison

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8vsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

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

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MG ZT-T

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT-T4.6 V8BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
260hp194kW
258hp192kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight-
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,790mm189in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
400L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
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-T 4.6 V8BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiPowerTorque
  • MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT-T4.6 V85,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZT-T4.6 V8BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
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
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT-T4.6 V86.7 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6.6 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and MG ZT-T 4.6 V8: 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
MGZT-T4.6 V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZT-T4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 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
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
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZT-T4.6 V8BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
260 hp
194 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
Range score
500 km
311 mi
-
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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

MG ZT-T 4.6 V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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