Audi A8 55 TFSI vs Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Audi A8 55 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi A8 55 TFSI

The Audi A8 55 TFSI pairs strong V6 performance with AWD confidence and space for five, making it a capable long‑distance companion. Its premium price and petrol-only setup will suit highway travelers more than city or budget-focused drivers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 L/100kmAWD

Car B

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.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety450 hpAWD

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 55

City 26 / 27

Budget / value 21 / 22

Road trip 71 / 70

Performance 39 / 44

Cargo 28 / 30

Practical 30 / 30

Premium 68 / 69

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 55 TFSI · Orange = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 55 TFSI Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 55 TFSI

Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing and merging
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on wet roads
505 L trunk and five seats support family travel and road trips
For its performance, 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
Premium price of 86,400 suits luxury budgets, not cost-focused shoppers
Petrol powertrain offers no electric driving range
9 L/100 km can feel thirsty in stop‑and‑go city use
Performance capability is underused if most driving is short, urban trips

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.

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 55 TFSI uses 9.0 L/100km vs 9.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro if…

More power

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro puts out 450 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 55 TFSI

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Verdict

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