| Add vehicles | 2021 Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI quattro Progressiv | 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 350 4MATIC Sedan |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$79,500 | CA$64,900 |
| Fees | CA$2,295 | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,496/month | CA$1,221/month |
| Awards | Best mid-size luxury car of 2021 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.0 l V6 | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 335 hp @ 5,200 rpm (250 kW) | 255 hp @ 5,800 rpm (190 kW) |
| Torque | 369 lb·ft @ 1,370 – 4,500 rpm (500 N·m) | 273 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm (370 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-size luxury car | Mid-size luxury car |
| Assembly | Neckarsulm, DE | Sindelfingen, DE |
| Generation | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 752 km | 702 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 227 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | optional |
| Massage seats | not available | N/A |
| Head-up display | optional | optional |
| Surround-view camera | not available | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard | standard |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Front USB ports | N/A | standard |
| Rear USB ports | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45R19 | P245/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/45R19 | P245/45R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm (196″) | 4,940 mm (194″) |
| Width | 1,908 mm (75″) | 1,872 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,422 mm (56″) | 1,468 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm (115″) | 2,939 mm (116″) |
| Weight | 1,965 kg (4,332 lb) | 1,780 kg (3,924 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 535 l and 1,390 l | 540 l |
| Fuel tank | 73 l (16 gal) | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 s | 6.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.6 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 36 m | 39 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Average | 82% | 73% |
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