Car comparison

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 350 100 kWh

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297)

EQS 350 100 kWh

292 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2021-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
Power
265hp198kW
292hp218kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
565Nm417lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,910kg6,415lb
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
112.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,969mm196in
5,216mm205in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,512mm60in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,667mm66in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,682mm66in
Ground clearance-
134mm5in
Trunk volume
535L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,770L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
39.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 350 100 kWh has 27 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 350 100 kWh: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
565 Nm
417 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
2,315 kg
5,104 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 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh6.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 350 100 kWh has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) EQS 350 100 kWh: 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 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
292 hp
218 kW
6.6 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 (C8)45 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSIMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)EQS 350 100 kWh
Power
265 hp
198 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
565 Nm
417 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
2,315 kg
5,104 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,216 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (C8) 45 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Is 555 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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