2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B5 | Azure |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 876 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |