2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Azure 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 309 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 320 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |
