2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 MG ZT
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 MG ZT were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG ZT (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG ZT should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 MG ZT (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2008 MG ZT | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 320 | ZT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
