2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 MG ZT
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 MG ZT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG ZT (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG ZT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG ZT weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 MG ZT (410 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (238 Nm). This means 2005 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 MG ZT | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 325 | ZT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
