Audi A7 40 TDI vs Audi S4 Sedan

Audi A7 40 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Audi S4 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · 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 S4 Sedan

The Audi S4 Sedan pairs strong V6 power and AWD traction with five-seat practicality, making it a confident choice for growing families and road trips. It delivers quick acceleration and efficient-for-its-class consumption, though cargo space and track-day performance aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety354 hpAWD

Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seats

Usage fit

Family 55 / 63

City 35 / 47

Budget / value 35 / 55

Road trip 69 / 57

Performance 36 / 40

Cargo 30 / 26

Practical 35 / 44

Premium 60 / 53

Winter 70 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 40 TDI · Orange = Audi S4 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 40 TDI Audi S4 Sedan

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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 S4 Sedan

Strong V6 output (354 hp, 500 Nm) with 4.6 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
AWD traction adds assurance in winter and mixed conditions
Five seats and a 480 L trunk fit growing-family and road-trip needs
Efficient for its class at 7.4 combined and good value in its segment
Sedan body and 480 L trunk limit cargo flexibility versus SUVs and wagons
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving despite its power
No third-row option; seats five only
Price around 53,000 may stretch tighter budgets

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 40 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 40 TDI uses 5.5 L/100km vs 7.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi S4 Sedan if…

More power

Audi S4 Sedan puts out 354 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A7 40 TDI

Audi S4 Sedan

Verdict

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