Car comparison

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWhvsAUDI 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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Tesla Model S

85D 85 kWh

417 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2014-2016
VS

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
417hp311kW
420hp313kW
Torque-
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,199kg4,848lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
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
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement-
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,970mm196in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,960mm117in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,641mm65in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
163mm6in
-
Trunk volume
745L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,645L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
4
Fuel tank-
75L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 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
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 3 hp more than Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
2,199 kg
4,848 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh4.4 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.7 s

Although AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 has more power, Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
417 hp
311 kW
4.4 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
TeslaModel S85D 85 kWh
Power
417 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTeslaModel S85D 85 kWhAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
417 hp
311 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
-
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 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
2,199 kg
4,848 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
-
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
745 L
26.3 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model S 85D 85 kWh

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 254 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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