2006 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 BMW X3
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Azure 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Azure | 2008 BMW X3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | X3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 67 L |