Car comparison

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2vsMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

MG Xpower SV

4.6 i V8 32V

320 hp4600 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    250 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325hp242kW
320hp239kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,660kg3,660lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
4,600cc281cu in
Length
4,025mm158in
4,480mm176in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,459mm97in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
210L
250L
Max trunk volume
410L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 has 5 hp more than MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
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
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.25.3 s
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 and MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: 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
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
254 km/h
158 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
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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