Car comparison

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6vsAUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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AUDI S5 Sportback (F5)

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2016-2018
VS

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    170 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
354hp264kW
420hp313kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,555kg5,633lb
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
73.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
773km481mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,752mm187in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,641mm65in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,632mm64in
Trunk volume
465L
535L
Max trunk volume-
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
58L
75L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
225g/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 TFSI V6AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.6 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 66 hp more than AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 66 hp (49 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 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 TFSI V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,945 kg
4,288 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 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
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
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V64.7 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.7 s

Although AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 has more power, AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 TFSI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 2.1 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 TFSI V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 TFSI V6
773 km
481 mi
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.7 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 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 TFSI V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS5 Sportback (F5)3.0 TFSI V6AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,752 mm
187.1 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
773 km
481 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S5 Sportback (F5) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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