Bentley Azure Second generation

Bentley Azure Second generation
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The Bentley Azure Second generation (2006–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,410–5,420 mm ASTRA–5,400 mm
Width1,920 mm RDW–1,900–2,125 mm
Height1,490 mm RDW–1,491 mm
Wheelbase3,110–3,120 mm RDW–3,117 mm
Front track1,602–1,608 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,608 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,670 kg RDW–2,695 kg
Mass in running order2,770 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight3,035–3,065 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–227 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,577–2,633 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed270 km/h RDW–274–288 km/h
Torque875–1,000 Nm ASTRA–875–1,000 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/45R19, 255/50R18, 235/50R18, 245/45R19, 255/40R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Wikipedia (en, de), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1 complaint for model years 2010–2010.

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 6 versions of the Bentley Azure Second generation

European Union 1 version

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 versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20106.8 LPetrol465 g/km24

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 versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2007–2010Convertible · Azure · Azure T6.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic19.5 L/100 km NEDC465 g/km

United States 2 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
20106.8 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km
2007–20093MODE CLKUP6.7 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2008–2010Mid-size6.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic20.6–20.7 L/100 km 5-cycle474–476 g/km
2007Mid-size6.7 LPetrol6-speed automatic20.6 L/100 km 5-cycle474 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.