2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | A8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
