2017 Audi A7 vs 2016 Porsche Panamera

2017 Audi A7

2016 Porsche Panamera

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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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4-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4-Door HB	18	28	N/A	$78,100
Panamera 4-Door HB 4	18	27	N/A	$82,800
Panamera 4-Door HB 4 Edition	18	27	N/A	$84,300
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S	17	27	N/A	$98,300
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S Executive	17	26	N/A	$125,600
Panamera 4-Door HB Edition	18	28	N/A	$80,000
Panamera 4-Door HB Exclusive Series	15	24	N/A	$263,900
Panamera 4-Door HB GTS	16	24	N/A	$113,400
Panamera 4-Door HB S	17	27	N/A	$93,200
Panamera 4-Door HB S E-Hybrid	23	29	N/A	$93,200
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo	15	24	N/A	$141,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo Executive	15	24	N/A	$161,100
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S	15	24	N/A	$180,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S Executive	15	24	N/A	$200,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,192

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,550

$78,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1276 / month

$1302 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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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 2016 Porsche Panamera looks like a sports car and drives like one, yet it delivers executive-level ride comfort and cabin appointments.

TCC Likes

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

Strong, satisfying performance and handling (S and Turbo)
Super-quick PDK gearbox
Spacious rear seat

TCC Dislikes

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

Profile and roofline no
Interior design can be busy, button-heavy
Driving aids sometimes interfere with driving feel

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

51.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

197.4

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

115

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

15.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P245/50YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P275/45YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4288

3902

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 5300

310 @ 6200

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.6 L/220

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.57

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.31

Trans Order Code

250

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.59

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.01

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

quattro Sportback

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

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