The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17) vs. Tesla Model S 85 (14 - 16)
€ 66,600

€ 87,400

€ 66,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Tesla Model S 85.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
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
195.8
116.5
195.7
195.8 in
Length
195.7 in
114.7 in
Wheelbase
116.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.43 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
C7 (4G)
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
CVUA
Engine Code
L1S
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
316 hp
362 hp
Tesla Model S 85
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S 85
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model S 85
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
13.74 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
Fuel Economy
38 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
27 kWh✽
( 123 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
123 MPGe
Tesla Model S 85
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
731 mi
Range
313 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
731 mi
313 mi
Tesla Model S 85
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
54.9 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
54.9 kWh
Tesla Model S 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft













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