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AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIvsTesla Model S · Facelift 2016 60D 60 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

Tesla Model S · Facelift 2016

60D 60 kWh

328 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2016-2017

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
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • 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 TFSITeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Power
340hp254kW
328hp245kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
525Nm387lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
2,108kg4,647lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,600kg5,732lb
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
72.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
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
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
875km544mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
-
Length
4,969mm196in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,926mm115in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,651mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
745L
Max trunk volume-
1,645L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
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 TFSITeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
31.5 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
328 hp
245 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has 12 hp more than Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 12 hp (9 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
525 Nm
387 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
2,108 kg
4,647 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and Tesla Model S Facelift 2016 60D 60 kWh: 0.1 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
328 hp
245 kW
5.4 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
TeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSITeslaModel SFacelift 201660D 60 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
525 Nm
387 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 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
2,108 kg
4,647 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
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
875 km
544 mi
-
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 293 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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