2021 Audi A7 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- 55 TFSI Premium AWD, 335 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 43 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 45% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $69,200 |
| 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $69,200 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 5.2 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $69,200 |
| 55 TFSI Premum Plus e Quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $74,900 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige e Quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $80,250 |
| e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $74,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered. Turbo named on 4.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 1 | 335 hp | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $69,200 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 2 | 335 hp | 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $69,200 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 2 | 362 hp | 55 TFSI Premum Plus e Quattro AWD | $74,900 | +$5,700 | $1,172 | -$428 |
| Electric | 1 | N/A | e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD | $74,900 | $0 | $1,020 | -$580 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 6 | 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $69,200 | 5.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 335 hp, 24 mpg, $69,200. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S90 | T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 400 hp | 30 mpg | $60,050 | 4.6 s |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain | E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD | 362 hp | 26 mpg | $61,953 | 4.9 s |
| Volvo S60 | T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 415 hp | 30 mpg | $64,800 | 4.1 s |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS | 450 RWD | 362 hp | 26 mpg | $70,300 | 5.1 s |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | AMG 53 E Sedan 4MATIC | 429 hp | 25 mpg | $73,900 | N/A |
A7 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Tesla Model S: 3.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Audi A7 | 2021 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | Plaid AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 2.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 1,020 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,332 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 155 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 12.9 | N/A |
| MSRP | $69,200 | $129,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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