Car comparison

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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

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AUDI A5L Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    872 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
204hp152kW
218hp163kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
138.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
120.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
39.0s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km33.9mpg US40.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
880km547mi
Calculated
1,404km872mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,903mm193in
4,974mm196in
Width
1,883mm74in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,922mm115in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
410L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,361L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
73L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel3,250-4,500 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.0 s
34.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 14 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) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
239 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.8 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
880 km
547 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,404 km
872 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
239 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
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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,974 mm
195.8 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
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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel 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
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 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
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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSIAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
204 hp
152 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
880 km
547 mi
1,404 km
872 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption6.9 L/100 km33.9 mpg US40.8 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.13 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.52 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,040 L275 US gal229 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,819 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 524 km (325 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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