2006 BMW 730 vs. 2006 MG ZT-T
To start off, both 2006 BMW 730 and 2006 MG ZT-T were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 MG ZT-T (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 MG ZT-T.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 MG ZT-T (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2006 MG ZT-T has manual transmission. 2006 MG ZT-T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2006 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 730 | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
