The official data lists 18 versions of the Bentley Azure (1996–2010), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.
At a glance
Years in the data
1996–2010
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Canada
Engines
6.7 L to 6.8 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
19.5 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United States)
19.6 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
19.7 L/100 km (5-cycle)
New registrations in the EU
24
What is the Bentley Azure?
The Azure is a luxury convertible, pairing open-air motoring with the comfort and presence of a Bentley. It came in two generations: the first ran from 1995 to 2003, and the second from 2006 to 2010.
The first Azure was based on the Continental R. The second-generation car, based on the Arnage, brought the same open-top idea into a new era of Bentley design. Both placed the Azure on the relaxed, grand touring side of the marque’s range, with a roomy cabin for passengers.
Engines and power
The Azure was petrol-powered. US and Canadian listings cover engines from 6.7 L to 6.8 L, while the UK listing specifies a 6.8 L engine.
How economical is the Bentley Azure?
The UK VCA listing gives a lowest consumption of 19.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The US EPA figure is 19.6 L/100 km, or 12 MPG combined, and Canada’s NRCan-5-cycle figure is 19.7 L/100 km.
These results use different procedures: NEDC in Europe, EPA testing in the United States and the 5-cycle method in Canada. Read each figure in the context of its market.
Where was it sold?
The Azure appears in official figures for the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. EU registration figures record 24 cars in 2010. The US listing spans 1998 to 2010, while Canada’s covers 1996 to 2010; market year ranges do not always align exactly with generation dates.
Questions and answers
How many Azure generations were there?
There were two: the first generation ran from 1995 to 2003, and the second from 2006 to 2010.
What engine did the Azure use?
It was petrol-powered. US and Canadian listings cover engines from 6.7 L to 6.8 L, and the UK listing specifies 6.8 L.
What is the Azure’s official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figures are 19.5 L/100 km on the UK NEDC test, 19.6 L/100 km on the US EPA test and 19.7 L/100 km on Canada’s 5-cycle test.
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2010
6.8 L
Petrol
465 g/km
24
United Kingdom 1 version
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2007–2010Convertible · Azure · Azure T
6.8 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
19.5 L/100 km NEDC
465 g/km
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Drive
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2010
6.8 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA
502 g/km
2008–20093MODE CLKUP
6.7 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA
502 g/km
20073MODE CLKUP
6.7 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA
502 g/km
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2010Mid-size
6.8 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
20.6 L/100 km 5-cycle
474 g/km
2009Mid-size
6.8 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
20.7 L/100 km 5-cycle
476 g/km
2008Mid-size
6.8 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
20.6 L/100 km 5-cycle
474 g/km
2007Mid-size
6.7 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
20.6 L/100 km 5-cycle
474 g/km
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.
