Strengths
- Avant only — keeps the sleeper estate spirit
- 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8
- 8-speed Tiptronic
Weaknesses
- Carbon build-up
- COD stutter
- Run-flat tyres
Notable tech
- MLB platform (A6 C7 sibling)
- 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 (cylinder-on-demand)
- Avant body only
- Quattro Torsen
- 8-speed Tiptronic
- Performance edition (597 bhp) from 2016
Common issues
- 4.0 TFSI carbon build-up
- 7DCT mechatronic
- COD stutter
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across C7's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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4.0 TFSI quattro Avant
BHP552
Torque700 Nm
0–603.9 s
Top174 mph
MPG28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
4.0 TFSI Performance quattro Avant
BHP597
Torque750 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top190 mph
MPG28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT