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AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh

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

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AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) · Facelift 2023

2.9 TFSI V6

444 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2023-2025
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026

EQS 450+ 122 kWh

408 hpElectricRWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 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
  • Most powerful
    444 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,085 kg
    4,597 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    697 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Power
444hp331kW
408hp304kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
3,120kg6,878lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
-
Length
4,978mm196in
5,225mm206in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,929mm115in
3,210mm126in
Trunk volume
697L
610L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
34.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
408 hp
304 kW

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6 has 36 hp more than Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh and AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
505 Nm
372 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
2,550 kg
5,622 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)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V64.6 s
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 450+ 122 kWh: 1.3 s.

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)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6
444 hp
331 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
408 hp
304 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 20232.9 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS7 Sportback (C8)Facelift 20232.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 450+ 122 kWh
Power
444 hp
331 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
2,550 kg
5,622 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
-
Trunk score
697 L
24.6 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S7 Sportback (C8) Facelift 2023 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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