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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsAUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

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

326 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2018
VS

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedLiftback / fastback2010-2011

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,197 km
    744 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
326hp243kW
333hp248kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,285kg5,038lb
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
93.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,197km744mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,974mm196in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
535L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
980L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
64L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
315g/km

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 V6AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,750 rpm
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V65,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
21.7 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
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 7 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 S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: 7 hp (5 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
1,755 kg
3,869 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 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

Although AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 and AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6: 3.3 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
326 hp
243 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 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
326 hp
243 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.4 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
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDIS5 Sportback (8T)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
1,197 km
744 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
315 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 A7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 516 km (321 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 153 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI S5 Sportback (8T) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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