2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 352 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118.
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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 118 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 118 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 51 L |