2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 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 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3000 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 | 3250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |