Audi A6 4.0 TFSI vs 740i — full comparison

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

740i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

A powerful AWD premium A6 with 560 hp and a strong safety ranking, it pairs rapid acceleration with space for five and a 530-liter trunk for long trips. Expect higher fuel use and a price aimed at buyers who prioritize performance.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety560 hpAWD

Car B

740i

A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100km

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 63

City 24 / 27

Budget / value 33 / 37

Road trip 70 / 65

Performance 50 / 32

Cargo 29 / 28

Practical 41 / 43

Premium 72 / 68

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A6 4.0 TFSI · Orange = 740i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A6 4.0 TFSI 740i

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Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

High-output V8 twin-turbo performance (560 hp, 700 Nm) with a quick 0–100 in 4.4 s
AWD traction boosts confidence on wet or winter roads
Seats five and offers a 530 L trunk for road trips and growing families
Strong safety ranking signal for its profile
Combined consumption of 10.1 leads to higher running costs
Less suited to stop-and-go city driving per usage signals
Conventional trunk limits flexibility for cargo-heavy use despite 530 L capacity
87,000 price may exceed budgets if you don’t need this level of power

740i

Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.
Premium pricing at around 86,000 may stretch family budgets.
Large saloon footprint is less convenient for city driving and tight parking.
Front-wheel drive dynamics may not suit buyers seeking a rear-driven feel.
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a sizable trunk.

Verdict

Pick Audi A6 4.0 TFSI if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick 740i if…

Performance & capability

740i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

740i

Verdict

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