The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Tesla Model S 85 (14 - 16)
€ 61,100

€ 87,400

€ 61,100
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 Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Tesla Model S 85.
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
56
75.1
83.4
56.9
77.3
86
75.1 in
Width
77.3 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
115.2
195.6
116.5
195.7
195.6 in
Length
195.7 in
115.2 in
Wheelbase
116.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
15.64 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
C8 (4K)
Generation
Model S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
DFBA
Engine Code
L1S
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
201 hp
362 hp
Tesla Model S 85
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S 85
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 85
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20.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
20.12 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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 40 TDI
59 MPGe
123 MPGe
Tesla Model S 85
48 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
870 mi
Range
313 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
870 mi
313 mi
Tesla Model S 85
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
54.9 kWh
Tesla Model S 85
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 40 TDI
Tesla Model S 85
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1323 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