Car comparison

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI 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

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
450hp336kW
347hp259kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
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
74.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
73L
CO2 emissions
215g/km
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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 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V64,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
20.9 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
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
347 hp
259 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 has 103 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: 103 hp (77 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
650 Nm
479 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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI 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)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V84.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V65.1 s

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 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: 0.5 s.

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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

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 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
5.1 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.1 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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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
-
CO2 score
215 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
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 103 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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