2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Azure and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2007 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | A |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |