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Audi A6 4.0 TDI
Sedan · Diesel · AWD
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740d xDrive
Sedan · Diesel · AWD
Audi A6 4.0 TDI
Car A
Audi A6 4.0 TDI
A quick, long-range AWD V8 diesel aimed at premium buyers, pairing 4.4 s 0–100 km/h pace with an efficient 7 L/100 km. Seats five with a 530-liter trunk, making it ideal for road trips while being less compelling for city-first use.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety340 hpAWD
740d xDrive
Car B
740d xDrive
The 740d xDrive is a premium AWD diesel saloon built for long-distance road trips, blending strong acceleration with efficient cruising. Its five-seat cabin and 500-liter boot suit family travel, but it’s less ideal for tight-city routines and cargo-heavy tasks.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety6.5 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 64
City 32 / 31
Budget / value 44 / 42
Road trip 69 / 68
Performance 39 / 38
Cargo 29 / 28
Practical 45 / 46
Premium 65 / 67
Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A6 4.0 TDI · Orange = 740d xDrive

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A6 4.0 TDI 740d xDrive
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

  • AWD traction for winter and mixed-road confidence on long trips
  • 800 Nm torque and 4.4 s 0–100 km/h for effortless overtakes
  • Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km, reducing fuel stops
  • Five seats and a 530 L trunk suit growing families and luggage

740d xDrive

  • AWD traction for winter roads and mixed conditions
  • 4.5 s 0-100 km/h and 680 Nm for effortless overtakes
  • 6.5 combined consumption makes it efficient for its class on long trips
  • Five seats and a 500-liter boot support growing-family travel

Verdict

Pick Audi A6 4.0 TDI if…
Lower entry price
Audi A6 4.0 TDI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick 740d xDrive if…
Performance & capability
740d xDrive is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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