2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Azure 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 147 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (304 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 745 kg more than 2011 BMW 740. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 740 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 82 L |
