2010 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 125 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |
