2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 6 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 (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series 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.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 61 L |