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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselvsTesla Model S 70 70 kWh

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2018
VS

Tesla Model S

70 70 kWh

315 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 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)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselTeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Power
320hp239kW
315hp235kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
441Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,066kg4,555lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,197km744mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,974mm196in
4,970mm196in
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-
163mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
745L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
73L
-
CO2 emissions
162g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselTeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
28.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel has 5 hp more than Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
441 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
2,066 kg
4,555 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 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh: 0.6 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)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
TeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselTeslaModel S70 70 kWh
Power
320 hp
239 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,066 kg
4,555 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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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
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,197 km
744 mi
-
CO2 score
162 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
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 209 Nm more
  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Tesla Model S 70 70 kWh

  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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