Audi A7 40 TDI vs Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Audi A7 40 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

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

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

A premium AWD diesel with strong torque and swift acceleration, the Audi A8 L 60 TDI is built for effortless long-distance travel. It blends 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s with a 7.0 L/100 km combined figure for efficiency in its class.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety286 hpAWD

Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 55 / 63

City 35 / 30

Budget / value 35 / 39

Road trip 69 / 71

Performance 36 / 36

Cargo 30 / 28

Practical 35 / 44

Premium 60 / 67

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 40 TDI · Orange = Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 40 TDI Audi A8 L 60 TDI

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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

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s and 600 Nm for confident overtakes
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and wet conditions
Efficient for its class at 7.0 L/100 km on the combined cycle
Five seats and a 505‑liter trunk suit road trips and growing families
High purchase price at 86,000 positions it firmly in the premium segment
Diesel-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Less suited to cargo‑heavy hauling despite a usable trunk
Not the best match for frequent short city trips

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 40 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 40 TDI uses 5.5 L/100km vs 7.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi A8 L 60 TDI if…

More power

Audi A8 L 60 TDI puts out 286 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A7 40 TDI

Audi A8 L 60 TDI

Verdict

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