2017 Audi A7 vs 2017 BMW 7-Series vs 2017 Tesla Model S

2017 Audi A7

2017 BMW 7-Series

2017 Tesla Model S

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3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige	N/A	N/A	$71,192	$76,550
A7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	21	29	$63,984	$68,800
A7 3.0 TFSI Prestige	21	29	$63,984	$68,800
RS 7 4.0 TFSI Prestige	15	25	$102,952	$110,700
RS 7 4.0 TFSI performance Prestige	N/A	N/A	$120,436	$129,500
S7 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	17	27	$74,308	$79,900
S7 4.0 TFSI Prestige	17	27	$74,308	$79,900

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740e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 740e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$83,365	$89,100
7 Series 740i Sedan	21	29	$76,295	$81,500
7 Series 740i xDrive Sedan	19	28	$79,085	$84,500
7 Series 750i Sedan	17	26	$88,480	$94,600
7 Series 750i xDrive Sedan	16	25	$91,270	$97,600
7 Series ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan	16	24	$127,910	$137,000
7 Series M760i xDrive Sedan	13	20	$143,535	$153,800

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100D AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 100D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$94,000
Model S 60 RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$68,000
Model S 60D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$73,000
Model S 75 RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,500
Model S 75D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$74,500
Model S 90D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$87,500
Model S P100D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$135,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,192

$83,365

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,550

$89,100

$94,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1276 / month

$1485 / month

$1567 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi A7’s combination of sexy exterior style and healthy interior practicality make for a grand touring luxury sedan par excellence.

The 2017 BMW 7-Series has a deceivingly conservative wrapper for its radically reengineered underpinnings and tech-centric cabin.

The 2017 Tesla Model S is unlike any other car on the road for several reasons—good and bad.

TCC Likes

Very dapper exterior
Grand tourer handling with luxury sedan ride
Comfortable, hugely adjustable seats

A (relatively) lightweight big sedan
Spacious, isolated cabin
Responsive driving experience

Unbelievable—even "Ludicrous"—performance
Electric range comparable to regular cars
Network of fast-charging stations

TCC Dislikes

Rear seats short on leg room
Very little feel or feedback from the steering
Sleek hatch impinges on cargo height

Only an evolutionary design
Overload of active/anticipatory systems
Even pricier than before

Stark cabin
Can be very expensive in top trims
Questionable service schemes

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

44.4

35.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

42.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

38.9

35.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.7

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

39.9

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

59.2

57.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

64.6

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

126.4

116.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

74.9

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

63.4

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

206.6

196

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

58.2

56.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

26.3

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.5

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

12.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.4

40.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P245/50VR18

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P245/50VR18

P245/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4288

4740

4736

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

250

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

369

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 5300

322 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Electric

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

8.28

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.23

9.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TE

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sportback

Sedan

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

BMW 7 Series

Tesla Model S

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

102

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

335

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

102

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

101

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