2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 BMW 316

To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 316 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 701 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Azure 2005 BMW 316
Make Bentley BMW
Model Azure 316
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 1794 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 876 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 270 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 11.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2695 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 63 L


 

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