Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2010-2012
VS

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,083 km
    673 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
122.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
138.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km33.9mpg US40.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,083km673mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,903mm193in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,627mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,361L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
61L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,400-3,250 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
39.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 41 hp more than AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,810 kg
3,990 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V66.3 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,083 km
673 mi
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
880 km
547 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
7.8 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,903 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,083 km
673 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km33.9 mpg US40.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi19.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,040 L275 US gal229 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,819 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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