The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Tesla Model S P85D (15 - 16)
€ 63,200

€ 115,000

€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 P85D.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S P85D
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 P85D
4244 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
16.31 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S P85D
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 P85D
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
CGQB
Engine Code
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
309 hp
463 hp
Tesla Model S P85D
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
686 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
686 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S P85D
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S P85D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S P85D
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
13.73 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Tesla Model S P85D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S P85D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
( 42 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
28 kWh✽
( 117 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
42 MPGe
117 MPGe
Tesla Model S P85D
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
641 mi
Range
298 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
641 mi
298 mi
Tesla Model S P85D
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
57.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
57.6 kWh
Tesla Model S P85D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S P85D
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 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