Car comparison

Tesla Model S P85D 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

P85D 85 kWh

463 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 P85D 85 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    463 hp
    345 kW
  • Highest torque
    967 Nm
    713 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTeslaModel SP85D 85 kWhAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
463hp345kW
420hp313kW
Torque
967Nm713lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,251kg4,963lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
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
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
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
11.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
430Nm/t287lb-ft/ton
Calculated
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 SP85D 85 kWhAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 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
1.7 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
463 hp
345 kW
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

Tesla Model S P85D 85 kWh has 43 hp more than AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Tesla Model S P85D 85 kWh: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
967 Nm
713 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
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
2,251 kg
4,963 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 SP85D 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 SP85D 85 kWh3.3 s
AUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model S P85D 85 kWh and AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TeslaModel SP85D 85 kWh
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 SP85D 85 kWh
463 hp
345 kW
3.3 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 SP85D 85 kWh
Power
463 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 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 SP85D 85 kWhAUDIS7 Sportback (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
463 hp
345 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
967 Nm
713 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 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
2,251 kg
4,963 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
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 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 P85D 85 kWh

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 417 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 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
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI S7 Sportback (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 306 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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