Car comparison

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8vsAUDI S5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

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 S5 Sportback (F5) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2020

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
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • 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 economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
450hp336kW
347hp259kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
81.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
935km581mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,981mm196in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,917mm115in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,634mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
535L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
75L
58L
CO2 emissions
220g/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 S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
19.5 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 has 103 hp more than AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: 103 hp (77 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 and AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: 3.3 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
935 km
581 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.9 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 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
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 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

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 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
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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 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
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
935 km
581 mi
CO2 score
220 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 103 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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