2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 150 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335.
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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 57 L |
