2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Azure.
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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | M3 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |