Audi S6 vs BMW 740Li
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 BMW 740Li
Overview
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | BMW 740Li740Li |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | 740Li |
| 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 | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | BMW 740Li740Li |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75,900 (best) | $78,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | BMW 740Li740Li |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | BMW 740Li740Li |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 444 hp (best) | 315 hp |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft (best) | 330 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.9 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | BMW 740Li740Li |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.7 cu ft | 14 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 1,102 lbs (best) | 970 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,519 lbs | 4,350 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 126.4 in (best) |
| Length | 195 in | 205.5 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.9 in (best) |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | BMW 740Li740Li |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 S6 | BMW 740Li |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $75,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 740Li $78,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus $80,200 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Prestige $84,100 MSRP | — |