The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Tesla Model S 85D (15 - 16)
€ 63,800

€ 92,800

€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A7 Sportback 45 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 85D.
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Tesla Model S 85D
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 45 TDI
Tesla Model S 85D
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
15.01 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Tesla Model S 85D
C8 (4K)
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 45 TDI
Tesla Model S 85D
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
DDVE
Engine Code
L2S
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
422 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
228 hp
422 hp
Tesla Model S 85D
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
485 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
485 lb‑ft
Tesla Model S 85D
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Tesla Model S 85D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 85D
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.02 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
18.9 lb/hp
12.02 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 85D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Tesla Model S 85D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
( 48 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 45 TDI
48 MPGe
123 MPGe
Tesla Model S 85D
39 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 kWh
711 mi
Range
313 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
711 mi
313 mi
Tesla Model S 85D
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 45 TDI
113.1 kWh
54.9 kWh
Tesla Model S 85D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
Tesla Model S 85D
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1279 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