2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 BMW M3 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 37 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1375 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | M3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |
