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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014 Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6vsTesla Model S 70D 70 kWh

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

326 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2018
VS

Tesla Model S

70D 70 kWh

328 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,925 kg
    4,244 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
Power
326hp243kW
328hp245kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
525Nm387lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
2,141kg4,720lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,600kg5,732lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,197km744mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,974mm196in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,914mm115in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
163mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
745L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
73L
-
CO2 emissions
162g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
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
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 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
326 hp
243 kW
TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
328 hp
245 kW

Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh has 2 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 70D 70 kWh: 2 hp (1 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 S70D 70 kWh
525 Nm
387 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
TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
2,141 kg
4,720 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 S70D 70 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh5.4 s

Although Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh 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 Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh: 0.3 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
326 hp
243 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
328 hp
245 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6TeslaModel S70D 70 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
525 Nm
387 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
2,141 kg
4,720 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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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
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,197 km
744 mi
-
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 V6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 216 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Tesla Model S 70D 70 kWh

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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