The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 70D (15 - 16) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
€ 83,500

€ 66,600

€ 83,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,600
ⓘ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 Tesla Model S 70D is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI.
Tesla Model S 70D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
56.9
77.3
86
55.9
75.2
84.2
77.3 in
Width
75.2 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
116.5
195.7
114.7
195.8
195.7 in
Length
195.8 in
116.5 in
Wheelbase
114.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model S 70D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
14.36 %

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

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

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 70D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
L2S, L1S
Engine Code
CVUA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Tesla Model S 70D
328 hp
316 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
387 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Tesla Model S 70D
387 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
Tesla Model S 70D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 70D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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15.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 70D
15.46 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 70D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
Tesla Model S 70D
131 MPGe
42 MPGe
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
70 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
275 mi
Range
731 mi
Tesla Model S 70D
275 mi
731 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
51.3 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).
127.6 kWh
Tesla Model S 70D
51.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 70D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
21.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft













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