Audi Q5 vs Cadillac Escalade

Name: Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum 4WD
Brand: Cadillac
Rating: 4.9 (1520 reviews)

Audi Q5 $55,700

Cadillac Escalade $123,295

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Audi Q5 vs Cadillac Escalade. Audi Q5 offers the strongest value on price. Audi Q5 leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Audi Q5

Best Value Audi Q5

Top Rated Audi Q5

Fuel Economy Cadillac Escalade

Performance Cadillac Escalade

Winner

8.5/10

4.9/10

$55,700

Rating: 8.5/10

$123,295

Rating: 4.9/10

Specification	Audi Q5	Cadillac Escalade

Brand	Audi	Cadillac
Model	Q5	Escalade
Year	2026	2026
Type	Suv	—
Body Style	4-door luxury suv	SUV

Current Price	$55,700	$123,295
MSRP	$55,700	$123,295
Dealer Price	$54,100	$121,000

Engine	2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 Cylinder with Mild Hybrid System	6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower	268	420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	295 lb-ft	460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph	5.8s 0-60 mph	5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	129 mph	118 mph

Fuel Type	Premium Unleaded	Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	—	16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV)	0 miles	N/A
Emissions	162 g/km	Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery	48V Mild Hybrid Architecture Battery	12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging	Engine recuperation braking charging loop	N/A

Expert Rating	8.5/10	4.9/10
Community Reviews	0	1520
Performance Score	8.2	9.3
Comfort Score	8.8	9.9
Safety Score	—	Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score	—	7.0
Technology Score	9.0	9.9
Value Score	—	9.0

Pros	Impeccable cabin quietness and acoustic sound dampening features; Striking new dual display panoramic cockpit design arc...	Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons	Electrically assisted steering feedback feels somewhat isolated; The dedicated front passenger screen configuration requ...	16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...