2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2012 Audi A8 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, 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 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | A8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
