Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDIvsAUDI A6 Sportback e-tron (GH) 83 kWh

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Sportback e-tron (GH)

83 kWh

326 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
Power
286hp213kW
326hp243kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
435Nm321lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,675kg5,897lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
104.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,969mm196in
4,928mm194in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,946mm116in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,663mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,621mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
502L
Max trunk volume-
1,330L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
-
CO2 emissions
150g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
326 hp
243 kW

AUDI A6 Sportback e-tron (GH) 83 kWh has 40 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI and AUDI A6 Sportback e-tron (GH) 83 kWh: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
435 Nm
321 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
2,100 kg
4,630 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)50 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)50 TDI5.7 s
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh6.0 s

Although AUDI A6 Sportback e-tron (GH) 83 kWh has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI and AUDI A6 Sportback e-tron (GH) 83 kWh: 0.3 s.

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)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
326 hp
243 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
AUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
502 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,928 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIAUDIA6 Sportback e-tron (GH)83 kWh
Power
286 hp
213 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
502 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,928 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
-
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
502 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

  • Has 185 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A6 Sportback e-tron (GH) 83 kWh

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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