2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 5 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 (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2012 BMW 123 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 123 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 51 L |