2021 Audi A7 vs 2021 Porsche Panamera

2021 Audi A7

2021 Porsche Panamera

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Premium 55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$65,048	$69,200
A7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$70,408	$74,900
A7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$65,048	$69,200
A7 Prestige 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$70,408	$74,900
A7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$65,048	$69,200
RS 7 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	22	$107,160	$114,000
S7 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus	18	28	$79,336	$84,400
S7 2.9 TFSI Prestige	18	28	$79,336	$84,400

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4 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4 AWD	18	24	N/A	$91,800
Panamera 4 Executive AWD	17	23	N/A	$98,500
Panamera 4S AWD	18	24	N/A	$105,000
Panamera 4S Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$116,300
Panamera GTS AWD	15	21	N/A	$129,300
Panamera RWD	18	24	N/A	$87,200
Panamera Turbo S AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$177,700
Panamera Turbo S Executive AWD	15	21	N/A	$188,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$65,048

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$69,200

$91,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1153 / month

$1530 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi A7 heaps luxury into a svelte shape like a great tuxedo.

The 2021 Porsche Panamera is one of the finest cars money can buy, as it should be for the prices its maker charges.

TCC Likes

Beautiful shape
Great performance
Elegant interior

Massive power
Massive lineup
Near-perfect ride/handling balance

TCC Dislikes

$$$
Some rivals can do better
Not very fuel-efficient

Wildly expensive
Not all that spacious inside
Perhaps too many choices

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Front Head Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

115.2

116.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.1

78.2

Track Width, Front (in)

65.1

65.8

Length, Overall (in)

195.6

198.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.9

17.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

47.3

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)

13.3

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

23.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/40HR20

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40HR20

P265/45YR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4343

4301

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

331 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.9 L/177

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

325 @ 5400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.24

Trans Order Code

G1G

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.97

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.68

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.08

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.05

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

5.22

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.53

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

quattro Sportback

Hatchback

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

Emissions

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

7.3

8.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Audi A7

2021 A7 is hard to find
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Finance: From 1.49% APR for 60 months

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