2016 Audi A7

Optional Packages on the A7 are the Cold Weather package, the S-Line Sport package, the Driver Assistance, the Individual Contour Seating package, the Audi Design Selection package, and a few stand-alone options

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To get the best value for the money spent, we recommend getting the Premium Plus variant as it offers a great combination of both performance and luxury along with an impressive array of features that will definitely enhance the overall driving experience.

Whether driven on a track or used as a daily driver, the A7 offers a great experience when it comes to driving and performance. The A7 comes with a 3L V6 engine at its heart that churns out 333 hp along with 325 lb-ft of torque from its belly. The power has increased by 23 hp over last year. The standard 8-speed automatic transmission feels like a match made in heaven. The transmission feels buttery smooth, well-tuned, and responsive with quick shifts.

The 2016 Audi A7 comes with four driving modes: Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Individual. The suspension and the wheel setup offers a smooth ride or a firm ride depending on the wheel size. In general, due to its steering wheel, the drive feels slightly stiffer but this can be overlooked. The handling also feels on the heavier side due to the car’s weight and size. 

The BMW is the most expensive of the lot. All cars offer a 3L engine coupled with an automatic gearbox. The A7 shows impressive performance and hence reaches the 60 mph mark in 4.7 seconds, the quickest among the four. The CLS 400 and the Ghibli, both finish at 5.1 seconds and thus share a second place. The BMW is a tad behind at 5.3 seconds. 

To complement its impressive performance, the A7 boasts some impressive fuel efficiency numbers. The A7 returns 20 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined. The car has a fuel capacity of 19.8 gallons, which gives it a combined range of 475.2 miles. The economy has increased by 4 mpg over last year, even with the added power.

The A7 stands as the most fuel-efficient car among its rivals. The BMW 6 Series also returns as much as the A7, and makes 1 mpg more on the highway. The CLS 400 lands at second place with a mileage of 22 mpg, and the Ghibli offers the least at 19 mpg. Both the CLS 400 and the Ghibli offer the most tank capacity of 21.1 gallons. The A7 and the BMW, offer 19.8 gallons and 18.5 gallons of fuel tank capacity respectively. The A7 offers the most highway range at 594 miles whereas the CLS 400 has the best city range at 401 miles.

The 2016 Audi A7 houses a great interior that offers a plush and rich experience to its occupants. With the leather seats to the high-end materials infused on the inside, the A7's interior feels welcoming & warm and engulfs you in a pool of plush and luxury. The controls have a sense of premium to them and make driving a pleasurable experience.

Because of its seating space, the A7 can easily fit 5 passengers without much effort, as long as the rear passengers are not very tall. The front seats are very supportive & comfortable and offer ample room to stretch. The rear cabin, due to the car's sloping roofline, falls short on the headroom but still holds enough room to easily accommodate 3 people in it.

The CLS 400 can seat only 4 people. Compared to the rivals, the roofline on all the cars isn’t a strong point. However, the legroom is immense, but the A7 offers slightly less than the competition. In the back, the BMW has the least legroom, and the least headroom as well. The Audi A7 offers the most legroom in the back at 37 inches. It also offers the most cargo space at 24.5 cu-ft, nearly 10 cu-ft more than the competition. Some interior features on the A7 are:

• Keyless entry and ignition
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Heated 8-way power seats
• Leather upholstery
• Driver memory settings
• Power-adjustable steering wheel

How intuitive is the 2016 Audi A7’s infotainment unit?

The infotainment unit on the 2016 Audi A7 got an upgrade for the year 2016. It’s now more technologically advanced, easier to use, and has a simple interface. The Multi Media Interface (MMI) controls audio, communication and navigation functions via a dash-mounted pop-up screen and a knob and buttons on the center console. The standard features on the A7 include 8-inch pop-up display, a navigation system with voice controls, Audi Connect, an MMI system with console-mounted controls, Bluetooth, satellite radio, USB audio connectivity, and a 10-speaker audio system. Salient features include:

• 4G LTE connectivity
• Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity
• Navigation
• Voice controls
• CD player
• 14-Speaker Bose audio system

Since its debut in 2012 with its striking design, the A7's sloping roofline has become an iconic thing in the market. From its low-slung profile to its long wheelbase, the A7 elegantly carries itself. From its aggressive front fascia to the sporty rear end including the adaptive spoiler, the car boasts a unique personality and retains its corporate look even with all of the sporty highlights on its skin.

Against the rivals, the A7 is slightly compact in terms of dimensions. With all the cars side by side, their differences are not very noticeable and appear to have a similar outline. To still point out some differences, the CLS 400 is the heaviest of the lot. The BMW is the longest. The Ghibli has the most height and width. The A7 sits the closest to the ground. In terms of wheelbase, the CLS 400 has the tightest wheelbase whereas the Ghibli boasts of 118-inches wheelbase. Some exterior features on the Audi A7 include:

• Automatic adaptive LED headlights
• LED running lamps and tail lights
• Automatic wipers
• Power liftgate
• Sunroof
• Adaptive rear spoiler
• 19-inch/20-inch wheels

The 2016 Audi A7 has not been safety-rated or crash-tested by the IIHS or the NHTSA. Standard features include antilock disc brakes, stability control, a blind-spot warning system, front and rear parking sensors, and airbags. The standard Audi Pre-Sense Basic system warns the driver, closes the windows, and tensions the seatbelts while the Pre-Sense Rear system uses the brake light to warn traffic behind if a potential collision is detected. The 2016 Audi A7 comes bundled with the following safety features:

• Anti Lock brakes
• Traction and stability control
• Blind-spot warning system
• Front and rear parking sensors
• A full suite of airbags
• Optional rear side airbags
• Adaptive cruise control
• Corner view camera system
• Lane-keeping assist

Stylish, sophisticated, and sporty, the 2016 Audi A7 stands as a perfect embodiment of these words. From its futuristic and sleek exterior design to its premium and well-laid interiors, the A7 looks just perfect to take on anything without breaking a sweat. With its unique design language, the A7 looks classy and suave on the outside but deep down, it feels much more than that. With its individualistic persona and charismatic nature, the A7 is enough to become a perfect show stopper.