Audi A8 L W12 vs 740i xDrive

Audi A8 L W12

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

740i xDrive

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

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 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

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 62

City 22 / 26

Budget / value 33 / 36

Road trip 71 / 70

Performance 47 / 38

Cargo 28 / 28

Practical 40 / 42

Premium 70 / 68

Winter 70 / 70

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L W12 740i xDrive

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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 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 W12 if…

Lower entry price

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

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 W12

740i xDrive

Verdict

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