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AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 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) · Facelift 2014

4.0 TFSI V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2016
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    176 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    987 km
    613 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
450hp336kW
333hp248kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,420kg5,335lb
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
74.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
987km613mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,980mm196in
4,974mm196in
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
75L
CO2 emissions
215g/km
176g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V85,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
21.4 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 has 117 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: 117 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
1,810 kg
3,990 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)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.7 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)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.7 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)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 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
4,974 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
987 km
613 mi
CO2 score
215 g/km
176 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 117 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 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) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 39 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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