2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 320 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2171 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |