The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 85 (13 - 14) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 74,900

€ 54,800

€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 85 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra.
Tesla Model S 85
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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 85
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
15.87 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 85
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
L1S
Engine Code
CZVE
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3250 rpm
Tesla Model S 85
362 hp
187 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
325 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Tesla Model S 85
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Performance
Tesla Model S 85
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 85
13.25 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 85
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
29 kWh✽
( 114 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
50 mpg
( 56 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 85
114 MPGe
56 MPGe
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
292 mi
Range
965 mi
Tesla Model S 85
292 mi
965 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
58.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Tesla Model S 85
58.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 85
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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