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AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

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

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AUDI S5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2019
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
347hp259kW
245hp183kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,375kg5,236lb
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
80.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
114.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
926km576mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,752mm187in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
430L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,245L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
63L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
26.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6 has 102 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI and AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
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 AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI: 0.6 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
935 km
581 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 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

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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TDI V6AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)45 TFSI
Power
347 hp
259 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
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
Range score
935 km
581 mi
926 km
576 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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