2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 2010 Audi A8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | STS | A8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5062 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2944 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |