2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 148 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 883 kg more than 2008 BMW 335. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 BMW 335. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 BMW 335 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 335 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
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 | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |