Car comparison

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) · Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8vsFord Mustang VI · Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

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

Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

GT/CS 5.0 V8

450 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedLiftback / fastback2022-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,669kg3,680lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
466km289mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,981mm196in
4,789mm189in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,917mm115in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,634mm64in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
535L
408L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
75L
61L
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 V8Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V87,000 rpm4,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
177 km/h
110 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
529 Nm
390 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
1,669 kg
3,680 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
249 km/h
155 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V84.6 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI COD V8 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 3.6 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
466 km
289 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
249 km/h
155 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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
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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
4.6 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
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI COD V8FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,669 kg
3,680 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
466 km
289 mi
CO2 score
220 g/km
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 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 V8Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 21 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 324 km (201 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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