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Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12vsAUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin Rapide S

6.0 V12

560 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedLiftback / fastback2015-2018
VS

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

4.0 TFSI V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    327 km/h
    203 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    281 hp/t
    210 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    215 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinRapide S6.0 V12AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
560hp418kW
450hp336kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight-
2,565kg5,655lb
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
95.1s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,019mm198in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,989mm118in
2,916mm115in
Front track-
1,641mm65in
Rear track-
1,632mm64in
Trunk volume-
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
91L
75L
CO2 emissions
300g/km
215g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V126,650 rpm5,500 rpm6,900 rpm
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V85,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinRapide S6.0 V12AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
18.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
83.9 s
-
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
560 hp
418 kW
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12 has 110 hp more than AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 and Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
1,955 kg
4,310 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
327 km/h
203 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 and Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12: 3.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
702 km
436 mi
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
806 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
560 hp
418 kW
4.4 s
327 km/h
203 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,019 mm
197.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinRapide S6.0 V12
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinRapide S6.0 V12AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,019 mm
197.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
300 g/km
215 g/km
Trunk score
-
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin Rapide S 6.0 V12

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 67 km/h (42 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 85 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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