2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 BMW 730
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 BMW 730 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 795 kg more than 2008 BMW 730.
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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 BMW 730 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 730 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |