Car comparison

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

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

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AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2011-2014
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • 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
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
333hp248kW
320hp239kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,505kg5,523lb
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
85.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,197km744mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,718mm186in
4,974mm196in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
535L
Max trunk volume
980L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
73L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
21.7 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
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 13 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,895 kg
4,178 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 2.0 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,197 km
744 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,974 mm
195.8 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.2 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
333 hp
248 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
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
Range score
753 km
468 mi
1,197 km
744 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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.

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 S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 444 km (276 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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