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2024 MG ZST Essence review
The MG ZST forms part of Australia's favourite small SUV range. Does it deserve the title in flagship Essence guise?
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James Wong
MG ZST vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
MG ZST
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2025 MG
ZST
vs
2025 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
66L
403 to 653 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $30,490
$87,800 - $202,800
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- Pricey, even before options
- Ridiculous service pricing
- Limited choice
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1349 - 1498 | 1496 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 115kW | 150kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 230Nm | 300Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1800 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
