2010 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Azure 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 100 more horse power than 2011 BMW 550. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 725 kg more than 2011 BMW 550. 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 550. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 550. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Azure | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 550 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
