2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 BMW X5
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 504 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 2008 BMW X5 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 85 L |