2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 BMW 328 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, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
Because 2009 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 328 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 328 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |