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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6vsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh

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

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

60D 60 kWh

328 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Power
313hp233kW
328hp245kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
525Nm387lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,108kg4,647lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,600kg5,732lb
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
96.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,969mm196in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
745L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
65L
-
CO2 emissions
169g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
31.5 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
328 hp
245 kW

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh has 15 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 Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh: 15 hp (11 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
525 Nm
387 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
2,108 kg
4,647 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 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 (C7)3.0 BiTDI V65.3 s
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh5.4 s

Although Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6 and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh: 0.1 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 (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
156 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 (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
328 hp
245 kW
5.4 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 (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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Power
313 hp
233 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
525 Nm
387 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,108 kg
4,647 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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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
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,016 km
631 mi
-
CO2 score
169 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
156 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 (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 258 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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