Car comparison

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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AUDI S7 Sportback (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2012-2014
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7)

3.0 TFSI V6

300 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
420hp313kW
300hp224kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,555kg5,633lb
2,335kg5,148lb
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
76.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
103.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,980mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,916mm115in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,641mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
23.4 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
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 120 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.7 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.4 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
781 km
485 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
793 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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
781 km
485 mi
793 km
493 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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