Audi S7 vs BMW 740Li xDrive
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 BMW 740Li xDrive
Overview
| Spec | Audi S7Premium Plus quattro | BMW 740Li xDrive740Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Plus quattro | 740Li xDrive |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2018 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi S7Premium Plus quattro | BMW 740Li xDrive740Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $81,200 | $81,000 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $61,960 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $61,960 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $61,960 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi S7Premium Plus quattro | BMW 740Li xDrive740Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.8 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi S7Premium Plus quattro | BMW 740Li xDrive740Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 450 hp (best) | 315 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (best) | 330 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi S7Premium Plus quattro | BMW 740Li xDrive740Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 24.5 cu ft (best) | 14 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 970 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lbs (best) | 4,525 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 126.4 in (best) |
| Length | 196.3 in | 205.5 in (best) |
| Width | — | 74.9 in (best) |
| Height | 55 in | 58.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi S7Premium Plus quattro | BMW 740Li xDrive740Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 S7 | BMW 740Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Plus quattro $81,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 740Li xDrive $81,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Prestige quattro $83,150 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Audi S7 vs BMW 740Li xDrive FAQ
- Which is better: 2018 Audi S7 or 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Audi S7 vs 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2018 Audi S7 or 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive starts lower at $81,000. Live Audi S7 listings start at $61,960.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Audi S7 or 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive?
- The 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (81,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Audi S7 or 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive?
- The 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2018 Audi S7 or 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive?
- The 2018 Audi S7 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better seats: 2018 Audi S7 or 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive?
- The 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive leads on seats in this comparison (5).