2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 335 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 335.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2006 BMW 335 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 335 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.5 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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |