Used 2012 Audi A7 Premium for sale 

The 2012 Audi A7 comes in three different trim levels, namely Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Even the base model has got the name “Premium” behind it. The pricing ranges from $59,250 for the base model and $65,580 for the top of its line which is pretty expensive. As standard, basic features in this car include a 14-speaker Bose sound system, three-zone automatic climate control, and driver memory functions.

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We recommend the top of its line trim Prestige, which comes with all the options you could ask for. It comes with an abundance of features. The additional features include an enhanced Audi MMI system with unmatched display, cold weather package available with heated seats and heated steering wheel, 20-inch alloy wheels, and shift paddles. If you are looking for an extensive list of features, Prestige is the one you should go for.

The core of all three trims is a 3.0-liter supercharged V6. It is mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, which powers all the wheels through Audi’s pinnacle Quattro system.

It produces 310 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, and it rips to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds, from standstill to 100 mph in 13.5 seconds, and through a quarter-mile 13.9 seconds at 101 mph, which makes it a very competent car among its competitors.

In comparison, for its price, the Audi A7 performs quite remarkably and gives a hard battle to its rivals with a top speed of electronically limited 155 mph. The fastest car in the lot is the Porsche, which costs a fortune. It goes all the way upto 160mph. However, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class manages to keep pace with Audi A7 and top out at 155 mph. Overall, Audi never fails to play fair for its price.

This is where Audi A7’s engine comes into its own. It averages a mileage of 18 mpg in the city and 28 on highways, which results in a combined 22 mpg, which is the best in the segment. However, the fuel tank capacity of 19.8 gallons is the smallest fuel tank in its segment and allows the fastback sedan to cover a distance of 356.4 miles in the city and 554.4 miles on the highway, considerably an exceptional mileage in this segment.

In comparison, Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class manage to deliver a mileage of 21 mpg and 20 mpg in combined conditions, respectively. The Audi A7 offers the highest mileage in this segment. Both the competitors feature larger tanks, and as a result, are able to surpass the A7 when considering the range. The Porsche Panamera’s fuel tank has a capacity of 26.4 gallons while the CLS has a capacity of 21.1 gallons. Audi A7, despite owning the smallest tank size, can smack the Mercedes-Benz CLS by a considerable margin.

The 2012 Audi A7 comes heavily loaded with a wide range of features and the finest interior with top-notch leather materials. Everything you see inside the car has an elegant finish to it, which makes you fall head over heels. The upholstery, wooden veneers, and plastics have been done in such a way to make sure that the interiors not only look good but exceptional.

The seating position is low and might be a problem for tall folks. Despite its sloping roof, the headroom is ample. Its total cargo volume of 24.5 cubic feet at maximum occupancy is the highest in the segment.

In comparison, all the cars have similar front row space and second-row space on offer. However, the Porsche Panamera dominates the front row room with 38.0/51.7/41.9 inches and the Mercedes-Benz CLS takes the last place with the least front row room of 36.1/56.5/35.0 inches of head/shoulder/leg room. Audi stands between the two with decent space for its front-row passengers. Some of the interior features include-

• Leather steering wheel
• Keyless entry
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Tilt and telescopic steering
• Three-zone climate control
• Steering mounted controls

How Intuitive is the 2012 Audi A7's infotainment system?

The infotainment system features an 8-inch multimedia screen that pops when you start up the car and shows a variety of information such as music, navigation, and vehicle settings.

As standard, it incorporates sophisticated features like Bluetooth connectivity, Heads up display, steering wheel controls to the infotainment system. Some other infotainment include:

• 15 speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system
• Enhanced Audi MMI system
• MMI touch
• Google voice local search
• USB Connection

Being Audi's latest creation, the Audi A7 looks modern, and the DRL lamps add up to the looks of the car. The tapering roofline just looks spectacular from any angle, and the party trick of this car is definitely the rear spoiler that makes the car look sensational and functional as well.

The front grille with four rings sitting in the center adorns the design of the car. The 19 and 20-inch sporty wheels add a nice stance to the car. With a curb weight of 4,210 lbs, it happens to be the heaviest car among its competitors.

In comparison, Audi A7 is the heaviest car in its class, weighing 4,210 lbs, whereas Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CLS have a curb weight of 4,012 and 4,158 lbs, respectively. When it comes to length, Audi A7 and Porsche Panamera are the longest in the segment. Moreover, Audi A7 leads the pack by being the tallest in the segment with a height of 55.9. Some of the exterior features include:

• Deployable rear spoiler
• 19/20 inch alloy wheels
• Sunroof
• Rain sensing wiper
• Chrome grille
• Xenon HID headlamps

The Audi A7 is a car with tons of safety features, although the car hasn't been crash-tested yet by NHTSA. It is safe and reliable and has an extensive list of safety features. The all-new Audi A7 is equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS, as a result, it has a pretty decent halting in the deceleration test. As standard, it includes features like- 

• Emergency brake assist
• Audi pre sense system
• Blindspot system
• Night vision assistant with thermal imaging
• Electronic stability control

The Audi A7, with its unrivaled performance, efficiency, and other top-notch features does justice to its price. This car, with no doubt, outshines its competitors by a substantial margin. We have no issues when it comes to infotainment and safety features. The all-new Audi A7 has set the benchmark for interior styling and features in its class, and all this comes at an equitable price. Hence, we recommend this luxury liftback sedan from Ingolstadt for its reliability and class-leading features.