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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsTesla Model S P85 85 kWh

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2014
VS

Tesla Model S

P85 85 kWh

416 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Most powerful
    416 hp
    310 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
347hp259kW
416hp310kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
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Length
4,974mm196in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,963mm77in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,699mm67in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
745L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
73L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6Tesla Model S P85 85 kWhPowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh: 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
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh5,000-8,600 rpm0-5,100 rpm8,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh has 69 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 P85 85 kWh: 69 hp (51 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
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
600 Nm
443 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
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
2,100 kg
4,630 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
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 P85 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
416 hp
310 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel SP85 85 kWh
Power
347 hp
259 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
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
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S P85 85 kWh

  • Has 69 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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