Audi A8 L 70 TDI vs Audi A7 40 TDI

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Audi A7 40 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

The Audi A8 L 70 TDI blends strong diesel performance and AWD confidence with efficiency that suits long road trips. It’s a premium choice with five seats and a useful 505 L trunk, best for buyers prioritizing power and all-weather comfort over cargo-maximizing needs.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety340 hpAWD

Car B

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

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 54 / 55

City 31 / 35

Budget / value 25 / 35

Road trip 71 / 69

Performance 42 / 36

Cargo 28 / 30

Practical 33 / 35

Premium 68 / 60

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 70 TDI · Orange = Audi A7 40 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 70 TDI Audi A7 40 TDI

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

Abundant passing power from 340 hp and 800 Nm.
AWD traction supports winter and wet-road confidence.
Efficient for its class at 6.3 combined consumption on long trips.
Five seats and a 505 L trunk work well for family road travel.
Premium price of 86,700 may exceed budget-focused expectations.
Diesel powertrain may not align with your fueling preferences.
No electrified driving capability.
Five seats and a 505 L trunk may not satisfy larger families or cargo-heavy use.

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

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 L 70 TDI if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi A8 L 70 TDI is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Audi A7 40 TDI if…

Performance & capability

Audi A7 40 TDI is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 70 TDI

Audi A7 40 TDI

Verdict

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