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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

326 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2018
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 BiTDI V6

313 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2011-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI 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
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,197 km
    744 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
326hp243kW
313hp233kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,460kg5,423lb
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
93.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,197km744mi
Calculated
1,016km631mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,974mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
65L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V63,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 has 13 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: 0.2 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)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
326 hp
243 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
326 hp
243 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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

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)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI 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)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.3 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)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,197 km
744 mi
1,016 km
631 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 181 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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