2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 745
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 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 125 more horse power than 2009 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 580 kg more than 2009 BMW 745. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 745. (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 745 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 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 | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5050 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 | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |
