The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model S 85D (15 - 16) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 92,800

€ 56,000

€ 92,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Tesla Model S 85D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI.
Tesla Model S 85D
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
195.6
195.7 in
Length
195.6 in
116.5 in
Wheelbase
114.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model S 85D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
970 lb
19.13 %

General
Tesla Model S 85D
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tesla Model S 85D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
L2S
Engine Code
CLAA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
422 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Tesla Model S 85D
422 hp
201 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
485 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Tesla Model S 85D
485 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
Tesla Model S 85D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model S 85D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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12.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Tesla Model S 85D
12.02 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model S 85D
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
( 45 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 85D
123 MPGe
45 MPGe
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
85 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
313 mi
Range
697 mi
Tesla Model S 85D
313 mi
697 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
54.9 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).
119.3 kWh
Tesla Model S 85D
54.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model S 85D
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