The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (12 - 14) vs. Tesla Model S 70D (15 - 16)
€ 59,400

€ 83,500

€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Tesla Model S 70D.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 70D
55.9
75.2
84.2
56.9
77.3
86
75.2 in
Width
77.3 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
114.7
195.6
116.5
195.7
195.6 in
Length
195.7 in
114.7 in
Wheelbase
116.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 70D
4101 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
970 lb
19.13 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 70D
C7 (4G)
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 70D
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
CDUC, CKVB, CKVC, CDUD
Engine Code
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
242 hp
328 hp
Tesla Model S 70D
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
387 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
387 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S 70D
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 70D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 70D
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.46 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
16.95 lb/hp
15.46 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 70D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 70D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 kWh✽
( 131 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
45 MPGe
131 MPGe
Tesla Model S 70D
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 kWh
685 mi
Range
275 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
685 mi
275 mi
Tesla Model S 70D
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
51.3 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
51.3 kWh
Tesla Model S 70D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 70D
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft













39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.6 cu ft