2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 MG ZT-T
To start off, both 2008 BMW Z4 and 2008 MG ZT-T 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-T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT-T weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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-T (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2008 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | Z4 | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
