2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 BMW 120 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 120 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |