2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 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 150 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 445 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 85 L |
