2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 5 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 941 kg more than 2011 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (329 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Audi A6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Escalade | A6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |