2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Azure. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 630 kg more than 2013 BMW M5.
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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M5. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M5. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | M5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2889 mm |
