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AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

3.0 TDI V6

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    344 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
344hp257kW
265hp198kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,175kg4,795lb
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
95.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,980mm196in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,928mm115in
2,824mm111in
Front track
1,646mm65in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
525L
465L
Max trunk volume
1,380L
1,280L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V63,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 has 79 hp more than AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6: 79 hp (59 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V65.1 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
851 km
529 mi
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
806 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20233.0 TDI V6AUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
344 hp
257 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
806 km
501 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 79 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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