The 2020 Audi A7 is mechanically related to the Audi A6, which prefers a more traditional sedan shape.
Sometimes you feel like a nut… The CLS-Class from Mercedes is a more direct rival and its roofline is similarly sexy.
The AMG CLS53 is a thrilling rival to the S7.
The BMW 8-Series “Gran Coupe” is larger and more elegant.
Its rumbling V-8 is hugely entertaining—for a price.
Same goes for the Porsche Panamera, which can rocket past six figures without warning.
The Tesla Model S is an electric competitor with great looks and impressive tech—if that’s what you’re into.
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 2021 Audi A7#9 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars Get Your Price |  2020 Audi A6 |  2020 BMW 8-Series |  2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class |  2020 Porsche Panamera |  2020 Tesla Model S#1 in Luxury Large Cars |
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The 2021 Audi A7 heaps luxury into a svelte shape like a great tuxedo. |
The 2020 Audi A6 is as good as mid-size luxury sedans get—for those still shopping sedans. |
It’s back and the 2020 BMW 8-Series is available in any style except SUV. You go, BMW. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is graceful and serene with impressive performance available. |
It’s expensive, but the Porsche Panamera proves that old saw about getting what you pay for. |
Growing old though it is, the Tesla Model S still looks and feels as fresh as when it first debuted eight years ago. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $69,200 | $54,900 | $84,900 | $69,950 | $87,200 | $69,420 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | Coming Soon MPG City / Coming Soon MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Electric |
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| Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
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| Premium 55 TFSI quattro | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | 840i Gran Coupe | CLS 450 Coupe | RWD | Long Range Plus AWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| quattro Sportback | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic |
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| 2021 Audi A7 vs. 2020 Audi A6 | 2021 Audi A7 vs. 2020 BMW 8-Series | 2021 Audi A7 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class | 2021 Audi A7 vs. 2020 Porsche Panamera | 2021 Audi A7 vs. 2020 Tesla Model S | |
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