2006 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2006 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Azure | 2005 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 525 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 70 L |
