Audi A7 vs. Audi S5 Sportback
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A7 and Audi S5 Sportback contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A7 and the Audi S5 Sportback.
In comparing the Audi A7's and the Audi S5 Sportback's specifications and ratings, the Audi A7 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. The Audi S5 Sportback has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A7's and the Audi S5 Sportback's specifications and ratings, the Audi S5 Sportback is a better car than the Audi A7.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi A7's price is between $79,500 and $89,944, with the Audi S5 Sportback priced between $63,731 and $74,704.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A7 loses 58.1 percent of its value and the Audi S5 Sportback loses 48.2 percent of its value. This means the Audi S5 Sportback retains 9.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A7 is 7.2 out of 10 while the Audi S5 Sportback's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A7 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Audi S5 Sportback the reliability rating is 7.0 out of 10. This gives the Audi A7 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi S5 Sportback.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A7’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Audi S5 Sportback base engine makes 349 horsepower. The A7 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 579 miles. The S5 Sportback is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the Audi A7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi S5 Sportback. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A7, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi S5 Sportback, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Audi A7 and Audi S5 Sportback are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
79500 - 89944
Starting MSRP:
72000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
103524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 139000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
63731 - 74704
Starting MSRP:
57500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
48375
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
31800 - 79900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
117939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
86308 - 151025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7789
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64039
Price Range:
55434 - 71532
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
52490
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
35163 - 100522
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
53
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15001
# Good or Great Deals:
20
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42096
Depreciation %:
0.5846719
Resale Value $:
29904
Residual Value %:
0.4153281
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.55561978
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.46231355 - 0.65484912
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
28176
Depreciation %:
0.49001788
Resale Value $:
29324
Residual Value %:
0.50998212
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.48947277
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.33466199 - 0.53474953
Audi A7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.237255 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
6.87451 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi S5 Sportback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.247956 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.495912 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.042
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S5 Sportback
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8.1 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.225245828124904
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2500643567224774
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2 - 14.6
Audi A7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Audi S5 Sportback Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Audi S5 Sportback Trim Levels
3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
349 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
425 / 579 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
21.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4343 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
115.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3924 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
54.6 inches
Length:
187.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic
Brown
Madeira Brown Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Grenadier Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Progressive Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
District Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Rotor Gray
