2018 Audi S7

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Rating8.6

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Midsize Hatchback
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$81,200 - $83,150
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 4, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Appealing design language

Options are too pricey

No major changes

Luxurious interiors

Cramped rear legroom

Excellent driving dynamics

Potent V8 powertrain

Specs & Features

$81,200

price

450 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

torque

7-Speed Auto-Shift Manual w/od

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Audi S7 Sportback makes for an excellent contender in the midsize hatchback class. With 2 trims on offer, the 2018 Audi S7 Sportback has a base MSRP of $81,200, prices going all the way up to $83,150, competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz CLS-550 and the BMW 6 Series 650i Gran Coupe. Only a 4.0L Turbocharged V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-Speed Automatic transmission. Together, they produce 450 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, the Audi S7 Sportback maintains a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. Audi offers the S7 Sportback in 10 stunning colors, with the Brilliant Black being our particular favorite.

The 2018 Audi S7 Sportback makes for an excellent contender in the midsize hatchback class. With 2 trims on offer, the 2018 Audi S7 Sportback has a base MSRP of $81,200, prices going all the way up to $83,150, competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz CLS-550 and the BMW 6 Series 650i Gran Coupe. Only a 4.0L Turbocharged V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-Speed Automatic transmission. Together, they produce 450 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, the Audi S7 Sportback maintains a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. Audi offers the S7 Sportback in 10 stunning colors, with the Brilliant Black being our particular favorite.

Buying Advice

Premium Plus is the best trim to choose for to its equally powerful engine and all the essential safety and convenience features it comes with. Adaptive air suspension, all-LED lighting, parking sensors, a power liftgate, etc are some of the standard features on the base Premium Plus trim.

Trims

    Premium Plus
    $81,200 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Prestige
    $81,200 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 450 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$81,200- $83,150

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.63

Horsepower

450 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

Capacity

4

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$69,700- $130,700

Gasoline

8.37

340 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$82,500- $92,000

Gasoline

8.17

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$54,900- $59,075

Gasoline

8.49

400 hp @ 7000 rpm

354 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$71,900- $74,400

Gasoline

8.29

450 hp

406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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2018 Audi S7 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2018 Audi S7

    Ranked #3

    4.5 sec13.1 sec155 mph
    3.9 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    2018 Audi S6

    Ranked #2

    4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
    2018 Audi A7

    Ranked #4

    5.2 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.5 sec14.2 sec130 mph

    2018 Audi S7 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2018 Audi S7

      Ranked #3

      16 mpg24 mpg18 mpg19.8 gal.-
      2018 Audi A7

      Ranked #1

      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/574.2 mi.
      19 mpg29 mpg22 mpg21.7 gal.412.3/629.3 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg14.5 gal.261.8/476 mi.
      2018 Audi S6

      Ranked #3

      16 mpg24 mpg18 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/475.2 mi.

      2018 Audi S7 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2018 Audi S7

        Ranked #2

        196.3 in.75.2 in.55 in.4.4 in.114.8 in.
        207.4 in.76.7 in.57.9 in.5 in.122.9 in.
        2018 Audi A7

        Ranked #3

        196.2 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.
        2018 Audi S6

        Ranked #4

        194.4 in.73.8 in.56.8 in.5 in.114.8 in.
        176.3 in.70.7 in.55 in.7 in.103.6 in.

        2018 Audi S7 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2018 Audi S7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.121.9 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi S6

          Ranked #3

          14.1 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          10 cu.ft.89.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.

          2018 Audi S7 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2018 Audi S7

            Ranked #1

            97.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            67 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi A7

            Ranked #3

            97.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi S6

            Ranked #4

            57.5 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            13.2 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.210 ft.

            2018 Audi S7 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2018 Audi S7

              Ranked #1

              -4486 lbs.
              2018 Audi A7

              Ranked #1

              1102 lbs.4244 lbs.
              992 lbs.3593 lbs.
              1102 lbs.4464 lbs.
              2018 Audi S6

              Ranked #1

              -4486 lbs.

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