Car comparison

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6vsFord 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 (C8)

2.9 TFSI V6

444 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2019-2023
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 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    697 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
444hp331kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
2,248kg4,956lb
1,669kg3,680lb
Gross weight-
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
84.2s99% 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
19.2s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
466km289mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,978mm196in
4,789mm189in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,929mm115in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,654mm65in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
697L
408L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
73L
61L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 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
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 kW
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 has 6 hp more than AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
2,248 kg
4,956 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V64.6 s
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V84.6 s

Although Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 has more power, AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 2.4 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
682 km
424 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
697 L
24.6 cu ft
Length
4,978 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 (C8) 2.9 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
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 (C8)2.9 TFSI V6FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
444 hp
331 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 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
2,248 kg
4,956 lb
1,669 kg
3,680 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
697 L
24.6 cu ft
Length
4,978 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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
682 km
424 mi
466 km
289 mi
Trunk score
697 L
24.6 cu ft
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 71 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 217 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 289 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 579 kg lighter
  • Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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