Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 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 BiTDI V6

313 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2011-2014
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

55 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    631 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
313hp233kW
340hp254kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,470kg5,445lb
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
96.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,969mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V63,900-4,500 rpm1,450-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
21.0 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has 27 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 (C8) 55 TFSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
500 Nm
369 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 BiTDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
1,815 kg
4,001 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 BiTDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V65.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5.3 s

Although AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 0.8 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 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 BiTDI V6
1,016 km
631 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 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)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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 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
1,422 mm
56.0 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 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 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)3.0 BiTDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.3 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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)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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
313 hp
233 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
1,016 km
631 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
163 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
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 BiTDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 141 km (87 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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