Audi A7 40 TDI vs 740d xDrive

Audi A7 40 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

740d xDrive

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Car A

Audi A7 40 TDI

The Audi A7 40 TDI blends long‑distance efficiency with AWD assurance and strong pace, making it a natural for premium road trips. Five seats and a 535‑liter trunk boost practicality, though urban commuters may want a different powertrain focus.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety5.5 L/100kmAWD

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 safety320 hpAWD

Why compared cross brandperformance gapsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 55 / 64

City 35 / 31

Budget / value 35 / 42

Road trip 69 / 68

Performance 36 / 38

Cargo 30 / 28

Practical 35 / 46

Premium 60 / 67

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 40 TDI · Orange = 740d xDrive

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 40 TDI 740d xDrive

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi A7 40 TDI

Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, great for highway mileage
AWD traction supports winter and mixed‑weather travel
0–100 km/h in 5.7 s for confident overtakes and ramps
Five seats and a 535‑liter trunk work for a growing family’s luggage
Diesel powertrain is less at ease in stop‑start city driving
Trunk capacity may fall short for cargo‑heavy use
Premium pricing around 68,000 may exceed tighter budgets
Not suited to drivers seeking electric‑only or ultra‑quiet urban running

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
Saloon body limits cargo flexibility versus wagons and SUVs
Diesel powertrain is not the best fit for mostly short city trips
Premium pricing around 85,000 may exceed some budgets
Large footprint makes tight urban driving and parking less convenient

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 40 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 40 TDI uses 5.5 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick 740d xDrive if…

More power

740d xDrive puts out 320 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A7 40 TDI

740d xDrive

Verdict

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