Audi A8 L 55 TFSI vs 740i xDrive

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

740i xDrive

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

The Audi A8 L 55 TFSI combines strong V6 performance and AWD stability with generous space for five, making it a confident long-distance luxury sedan. It ranks high for horsepower, acceleration, and safety, though its size and premium pricing suit it best outside dense cities.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100km340 hpAWD

Car B

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 safetyAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 62

City 27 / 26

Budget / value 22 / 36

Road trip 71 / 70

Performance 39 / 38

Cargo 28 / 28

Practical 31 / 42

Premium 68 / 68

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 55 TFSI · Orange = 740i xDrive

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 55 TFSI 740i xDrive

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Strong V6 output and 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s for confident passing
AWD traction adds stability in varied weather and on long trips
Spacious five-seat cabin and 505 L trunk suit road trips and growing families
Efficient for its class with an 8.4 combined figure
Premium price around 86,000 won’t fit budget-focused shoppers
Large luxury sedan footprint can be cumbersome in tight city streets and parking
V6 petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving
Sedan body trades cargo flexibility for comfort versus SUVs

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

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 L 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI uses 8.4 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick 740i xDrive if…

Performance & capability

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

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

740i xDrive

Verdict

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