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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2024 EQS 450+ 125 kWh

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

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

55 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2024

EQS 450+ 125 kWh

360 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2024-2026

Comparison overview

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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSIMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
Power
340hp254kW
360hp268kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
568Nm419lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
3,110kg6,856lb
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
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
875km544mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
-
Length
4,969mm196in
5,223mm206in
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
620L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
-
CO2 emissions
163g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSIMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
36.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 450+ 125 kWh has 20 hp more than AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 450+ 125 kWh: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
568 Nm
419 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
2,470 kg
5,445 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)55 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 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

Although Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 450+ 125 kWh has more power, AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2024 EQS 450+ 125 kWh: 0.9 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)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
360 hp
268 kW
6.2 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)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
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,223 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSIMercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2024EQS 450+ 125 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
568 Nm
419 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,223 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,512 mm
59.5 in
Range score
875 km
544 mi
-
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Is 655 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 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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