Used Audi S7 for sale in Europe

About the Audi S7

The Audi S7 is the performance version of the A7 Sportback, a five-door car with a sloping roofline and a hatchback tailgate. It combines a long-distance grand tourer's comfort with quattro all-wheel drive and a more powerful engine than the standard A7. It suits drivers who want a practical, fast car with a large boot.

Only the Sportback body is offered. Earlier cars use a twin-turbo 4.0-litre petrol V8 with a dual-clutch S tronic gearbox. Later cars use a V6, which in Europe has mainly been a 3.0-litre diesel with mild-hybrid assistance and a conventional automatic gearbox. Listings show diesel, hybrid and petrol cars, so check the exact engine before comparing prices.

Generations

• C7 (2012-2018) — The first S7 used a twin-turbo 4.0 TFSI V8 with quattro and a seven-speed S tronic gearbox, and it received a facelift during its run.
• C8 (2019-present) — The second generation brought a new platform, a more digital interior and V6 power, including a mild-hybrid 3.0 TDI in Europe.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise steadily with newer model years. The overall median is €46,000. A 2012 car has a median of €26,000, a 2019 car about €43,200 and a 2025 car about €63,400. The two generations sit in clearly separate price bands, and no 2018 cars appear in the by-year data. Within a single year, mileage, engine, options and country of sale move prices noticeably, so compare cars with similar specification. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Audi S7

Ask for the full service history and see the car cold, then drive it on a mixed route. Check the engine, gearbox, suspension and electronics, and compare the specification with the listing.

• Oil level and consumption · C7 4.0 TFSI V8

  Ask how much oil the car uses between services and check the level yourself. Look for oil or coolant seepage around the turbos and the top of the engine. Evidence of regular oil changes matters on a turbocharged V8.

• Cold start and smoothness · C7 4.0 TFSI V8

  Listen for rough running, warning lights or unusual noises on a cold start. Check that the engine runs evenly when it switches between cylinder modes, and have a workshop read the fault memory if anything looks wrong.

• Dual-clutch gearbox · C7 S tronic

  Check for jerky take-off, hesitation or harsh shifts at low speed. Ask whether the gearbox fluid and filter have been changed on schedule, as dual-clutch units depend on regular servicing.

• Mild-hybrid and diesel systems · C8 3.0 TDI mild hybrid

  Check that no warning lights appear and ask whether software updates and emissions-system work have been carried out. Make sure the diesel particulate filter and AdBlue system have a clean service record.

• Air suspension and dampers

  Check that the car sits level and raises and lowers properly if it has air suspension. Listen for knocks over bumps and look for uneven ride height after the car has stood for a while.

• Brakes, tyres and wheels

  S models are heavy and quick, so check brake discs, pads and tyre wear. Uneven tyre wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. Look for kerb damage on large alloy wheels.

• Electronics and infotainment

  Test the screens, navigation, parking sensors, cameras and driver assistance features. Check that every window, seat and mirror function works. Fixing electronic faults can be slow and expensive.

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