BMW 3 Series Compact (2001 – 2005) vs MG ZS Hatchback (2002 – 2004): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Compact is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 177 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 7.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 224 km/h. The MG ZS Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,275 kg. At 4,359 mm, the MG ZS Hatchback is 97 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Compact.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Compact
2001 – 2005
|
MG
ZS Hatchback
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | Compact · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 192 hp | 101 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 330 Nm | 160 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 11.9 s | 7.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 235 km/h | 187 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 9.6 L/100 km | 5.4 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,440 kg | 1,125 – 1,235 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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