2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 2 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 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |