2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 BMW 325

To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 820 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bentley Azure 2006 BMW 325
Make Bentley BMW
Model Azure 325
Year Released 2003 2006
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6745 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2730 mm


 

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