Audi A8 L W12 vs 740i — full comparison

Audi A8 L W12

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

740i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L W12

The Audi A8 L W12 blends huge power with all-wheel-drive stability, making it a confident premium choice for long road trips. It seats five with a 505-liter trunk, but its fuel use and price won’t suit every commute or budget.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety500 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

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 63

City 22 / 27

Budget / value 33 / 37

Road trip 71 / 65

Performance 47 / 32

Cargo 28 / 28

Practical 40 / 43

Premium 70 / 68

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L W12 · Orange = 740i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L W12 740i

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L W12

Effortless highway pace from 500 hp and 4.2 s 0–100 km/h
AWD traction supports confident winter and all-weather travel
Practical for road trips with seating for five and a 505-liter trunk
Strong safety emphasis signaled in its rankings
High combined consumption (12 L/100 km) raises running costs
Less at home in stop-and-go city driving
Limited cargo flexibility despite a sizable trunk
Premium pricing may exceed many budgets

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 A8 L W12 if…

Lower entry price

Audi A8 L W12 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a 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 A8 L W12

740i

Verdict

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