2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Audi S6
To start off, 2010 Audi S6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 605 kg more than 2010 Audi S6.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | S6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
