2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 645 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 BMW 645. (326 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 BMW 645. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 645. (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 645.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2005 BMW 645 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 645 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |