Car A
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Combines V8 pace, AWD traction, and a usable five-seat cabin for fast, confident road trips, backed by a strong safety ranking signal. Less compelling for budget-focused or city-first buyers.
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
vs
740i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
55
/
63
City
27
/
27
Budget / value
22
/
37
Road trip
70
/
65
Performance
44
/
32
Cargo
30
/
28
Practical
30
/
43
Premium
69
/
68
Winter
70
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro · Orange = 740i
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
740i
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
- 450 hp V8 twin‑turbo and 4.0 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless passing and brisk touring.
- Quattro AWD provides confident traction for winter and mixed‑weather travel.
- Five seats and a 535 L trunk suit road trips and growing families.
- At 9.2 L/100 km combined, it is efficient for its class given the performance.
- Price around 83,600 places it firmly in premium territory.
- Less compelling if most of your miles are in stop‑go city traffic.
- Five seats only—no third‑row option for larger families.
- Those prioritizing maximum fuel savings may find 9.2 L/100 km higher than desired.
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 S7 4.0 TFSI quattro if…
Lower entry price
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro 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.