Tesla Model S vs Audi S7 90D – Video

 

One of today’s best sport sedans takes on the electric car of the future when the Audi S7 4.0T quattro takes on the Tesla’s Model S 90D. Which will be crowned king of the tech cars?

Audi S7 4.0T Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED: $95,550 (base price: $83,825)

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 244 cu in, 3993 cc
Power: 450 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.8 in
Length: 196.3 in
Width: 75.2 in Height: 55.0 in
Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Cargo volume: 25 cu ft
Curb weight: 4508 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.7 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 16.8 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.5 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.4 sec @ 113 mph
Top speed (governor, mfr’s est): 155 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 162 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.97 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/27 mpg
C/D observed: 17 mpg