Pros: Availability of well-engineered diesel model and unique, high-performance RS 7; dazzling styling; high-quality interior materials and assembly
Cons: Fastback body style compromises rear visibility and entry/exit; some testers find Audi’s MMI controls overly complicated
CG Says: The 2016 Audi A7 has revised front styling with LED headlights. There is also more power for most engines. The supercharged 3.0-liter V6 gets a horsepower boost from 310 to 333, while the turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 of the S7 gains 30 horsepower for a total of 450. The RS 7 horsepower remains at 560, but there is a new RS 7 Performance model with 605 horsepower. The EPA rates the RS 7 at 15 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The infotainment controls are upgraded and now include Wi-Fi. The A7 is visually stunning, inside and out. It’s comfortable to sit in and provides a surprising amount of practicality given its “4-door coupe” body style. Lively and reasonably efficient powertrains—both gasoline- and diesel-fueled–further enhance this car’s appeal. Prices seem high, but the sticker price buys a lot of luxury car. Even when well equipped, A7 comes out much less expensive than comparably equipped rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
| Class | Premium Midsize Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 4 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Nation of Manufacture | Germany |
| Base Prices | 3.0T Premium Plus: $68,300 3.0T Premium Plus TDI: $70,400 S7 4.0T: $82,900 RS 7 4.0T: $108,900 RS 7 4.0T Performance: $129,000 |
| Base Engine Supercharged 3.0-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 333 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 30 |
| Optional Engine turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 240 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 25 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 38 |
| Optional Engine 4.0-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 450 (560 in RS 7, 605 in RS 7 Performance) |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic (RS 7) |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15-17 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-27 |
