740i xDrive vs Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

740i xDrive

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

740i xDrive

The BMW 740i xDrive is a premium AWD saloon that pairs strong acceleration with practical road‑trip utility from its five seats and 500‑liter trunk. It’s best suited to highways and long journeys, while city and cargo‑heavy use are not its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 L/100kmAWD

Car B

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

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Usage fit

Family 62 / 63

City 26 / 24

Budget / value 36 / 33

Road trip 70 / 70

Performance 38 / 50

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 42 / 41

Premium 68 / 72

Winter 70 / 70

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec 740i xDrive Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

740i xDrive

Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident overtakes
xDrive AWD traction for year‑round driving
500 L trunk and five seats suit family road trips
335 hp and 250 km/h top speed favor relaxed highway travel
Combined consumption of 9 won’t suit economy‑first buyers
Price sits firmly in the premium bracket
Saloon body and 500 L trunk limit bulky cargo versus taller vehicles
Less ideal for tight city driving and frequent stop‑start use

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

Verdict

Pick 740i xDrive if…

Best fuel economy

740i xDrive uses 9.0 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi A6 4.0 TFSI if…

More power

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI puts out 560 hp vs 335 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

740i xDrive

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Verdict

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