2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW Z4 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 223 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | Z4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2979 cc |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |