2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 BMW 730
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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. 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 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2005 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 730 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 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 | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |
