Car comparison

MG ZT · Facelift 2004 4.6 V8vsLexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 V8

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

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MG ZT · Facelift 2004

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2005
VS

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

290 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    977 km
    607 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
260hp194kW
290hp216kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
977km607mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
4,747mm187in
5,015mm197in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,925mm115in
Front track-
1,575mm62in
Rear track-
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
432L
570L
Max trunk volume
674L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
84L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 has 30 hp more than MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8.

The biggest power difference is between MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
434 Nm
320 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V86.3 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 4.6 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
492 km
306 mi
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
977 km
607 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
977 km
607 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
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Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 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 Facelift 2004 4.6 V8Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 484 km (301 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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