2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 615 kg more than 2006 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | M3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |
