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Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016 90D 90 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 · Facelift 2016

90D 90 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2014

Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6

326 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 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
  • Highest torque
    658 Nm
    485 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWhAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
417hp311kW
326hp243kW
Torque
658Nm485lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,148kg4,736lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
72.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.8s
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
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,197km744mi
Calculated
Displacement-
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,979mm196in
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
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
745L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
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
MetricTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 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
17.4 s
21.3 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
2.0 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
110 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh has 91 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 Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh: 91 hp (68 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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 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 Facelift 2016 90D 90 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 SFacelift 201690D 90 kWh
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 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
326 hp
243 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 SFacelift 201690D 90 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
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel SFacelift 201690D 90 kWhAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
Power
417 hp
311 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
658 Nm
485 lb-ft
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
2,148 kg
4,736 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 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
Range score
-
1,197 km
744 mi
CO2 score
-
162 g/km
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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

Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 90D 90 kWh

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 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
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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