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Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWhvsAUDI 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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Tesla Model S

85D 85 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / 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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Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    417 hp
    311 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
417hp311kW
347hp259kW
Torque-
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,199kg4,848lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
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
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement-
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,970mm196in
4,974mm196in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
163mm6in
-
Trunk volume
745L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank-
73L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 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
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh has 70 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 Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh: 70 hp (52 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
2,199 kg
4,848 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh and AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
4.4 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Power
417 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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
VehicleTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
417 hp
311 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
-
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 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
2,199 kg
4,848 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Practicality
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
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
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

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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