2007 Audi S8 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S8 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 679 kg more than 2007 Audi S8.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | S8 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
