Car comparison

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9vsBentley Azure 6.7 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005
VS

Bentley Azure

6.7 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    203 L
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8

  • Most powerful
    426 hp
    318 kW
  • Highest torque
    875 Nm
    645 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ8 (E52)4.9BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
Power
400hp298kW
426hp318kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
875Nm645lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
2,610kg5,754lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,980kg6,570lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
97.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,941cc302cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
5,350mm211in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
3,061mm121in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume
203L
193L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
108L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ8 (E52)4.96,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm
BentleyAzure6.7 i V84,000 rpm2,100 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ8 (E52)4.9BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
26.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8 has 26 hp more than BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 and Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
875 Nm
645 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
2,610 kg
5,754 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s
BentleyAzure6.7 i V86.2 s

Although Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8 has more power, BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 and Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
426 hp
318 kW
6.2 s
249 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ8 (E52)4.9BentleyAzure6.7 i V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
2,610 kg
5,754 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
-
Trunk score
203 L
7.2 cu ft
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Is 950 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Bentley Azure 6.7 i V8

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 375 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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