Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIvsAUDI 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 (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A5L Sportback (B10)

2.0 TFSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    576 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
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
114.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
138.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km33.9mpg US40.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km576mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,903mm193in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,627mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
410L
Max trunk volume-
1,361L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
61L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 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 (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA5L 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
6.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 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
12.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI 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 (C8) 45 TFSI: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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 (C8)45 TFSI
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (C8)45 TFSI
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 (C8)45 TFSI6.2 s
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 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 (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
33.9 mpg US
40.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 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 (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 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 (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
1,422 mm
56.0 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 (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 (C8) 45 TFSI 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 (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 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 (C8)45 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 (C8)45 TFSIAUDIA5L Sportback (B10)2.0 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
1,422 mm
56.0 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
926 km
576 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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 (C8) 45 TFSIAUDI A5L Sportback (B10) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km33.9 mpg US40.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,040 L275 US gal229 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,819 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (29 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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