Audi A8 L 55 TFSI vs Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

The Audi A8 L 55 TFSI combines strong V6 performance and AWD stability with generous space for five, making it a confident long-distance luxury sedan. It ranks high for horsepower, acceleration, and safety, though its size and premium pricing suit it best outside dense cities.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 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 27 / 27

Budget / value 22 / 22

Road trip 71 / 70

Performance 39 / 44

Cargo 28 / 30

Practical 31 / 30

Premium 68 / 69

Winter 70 / 70

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Strong V6 output and 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s for confident passing
AWD traction adds stability in varied weather and on long trips
Spacious five-seat cabin and 505 L trunk suit road trips and growing families
Efficient for its class with an 8.4 combined figure
Premium price around 86,000 won’t fit budget-focused shoppers
Large luxury sedan footprint can be cumbersome in tight city streets and parking
V6 petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving
Sedan body trades cargo flexibility for comfort versus SUVs

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 L 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI uses 8.4 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 L 55 TFSI

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Verdict

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