Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6vsAUDI E5 Sportback 76 kWh

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020
VS

AUDI E5 Sportback

76 kWh

299 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2025-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
Power
231hp172kW
299hp223kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,661kg5,867lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
205 km/h127 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
127.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
-
Length
4,969mm196in
4,881mm192in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,950mm116in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,681mm66in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,678mm66in
Trunk volume
535L
347L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
-
CO2 emissions
150g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
41.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
205 km/h127 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
299 hp
223 kW

AUDI E5 Sportback 76 kWh has 68 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 and AUDI E5 Sportback 76 kWh: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
2,225 kg
4,905 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
205 km/h127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V66.5 s
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI E5 Sportback 76 kWh and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6: 0.4 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
299 hp
223 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
205 km/h127 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
205 km/h127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TDI V6AUDIE5 Sportback76 kWh
Power
231 hp
172 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
205 km/h127 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
-
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI E5 Sportback 76 kWh

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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