Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI

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

New comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2014
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Power
347hp259kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
89.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
104.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,974mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
63L
CO2 emissions-
150g/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 A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V64,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
23.8 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
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 has 61 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
1,880 kg
4,145 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V65.1 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI: 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
152 hp/t
113 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,974 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDI
Power
347 hp
259 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
-
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
3.0 BiTDI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
50 TDI
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIvsAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
55 TFSI
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
50 TDI
50 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIvsAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
50 TDI
50 TDI
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIvsAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)50 TDI
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
50 TDI
50 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIvsAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201950 TDI V6
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
50 TDI
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)50 TDIvsAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
3.0 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 vs AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 50 TDI - car comparison - FastVsFaster