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AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

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

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AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2016

4.0 TFSI COD V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2016-2019
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

55 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
450hp336kW
340hp254kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,470kg5,445lb
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
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,981mm196in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,917mm115in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,634mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
535L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
75L
63L
CO2 emissions
220g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V85,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.0 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
450 hp
336 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 has 110 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
1,815 kg
4,001 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V84.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: 2.3 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
789 km
491 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.3 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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
789 km
491 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
220 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 57 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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