Car comparison

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

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

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AUDI A5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 BiTDI V6

313 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2011-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
286hp213kW
313hp233kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,018km632mi
Calculated
1,016km631mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,824mm111in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
65L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V63,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 has 27 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI5.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V65.3 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 has more power, AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: 0.7 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
1,018 km
632 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
1,016 km
631 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.3 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
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,018 km
632 mi
1,016 km
631 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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