Audi A8 Quattro vs BMW 740i
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 BMW 740i
Overview
| Spec | Audi A8 QuattroL | BMW 740i740i |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | L | 740i |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi A8 QuattroL | BMW 740i740i |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $95,100 (best) | $99,300 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $116,567 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $116,567 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $116,567 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi A8 QuattroL | BMW 740i740i |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.7 gal (best) | 19.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi A8 QuattroL | BMW 740i740i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 375 hp (best) |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi A8 QuattroL | BMW 740i740i |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.5 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 1,113 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,773 lbs | 4,720 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 123.1 in | 126.6 in (best) |
| Length | 209.5 in | 212.2 in (best) |
| Width | 76.6 in | 76.8 in (best) |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi A8 QuattroL | BMW 740i740i |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi A8 Quattro | BMW 740i |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L $95,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 740i $99,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |