Audi Q8 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Audi Q8 e-tron Cadillac Escalade
Brand Audi Cadillac
Model Q8 e-tron Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Ev
Body Style Mid-Size Electric Luxury SUV SUV

Pricing

Specification Audi Q8 e-tron Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $85,800 $123,295
MSRP $85,800 $123,295
Dealer Price $83,400 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Audi Q8 e-tron Cadillac Escalade
Engine Dual Asynchronous Electric Motors 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 402 hp (Boost) 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 490 lb-ft (Boost) 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 5.3 sec (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 124 mph 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Audi Q8 e-tron Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Electric Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 285 miles EPA Range (Est. 80 MPGe Combined) 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 285 miles N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 114.0 kWh Lithium-ion 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 170 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in 31 mins) N/A

Ratings

Specification Audi Q8 e-tron Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.6/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 86 1520
Performance Score 8.5 9.3
Comfort Score 9.8 9.9
Safety Score 9.7 Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 8.4 7.0
Technology Score 9.6 9.9
Value Score 8.5 9.0

Verdict

Specification Audi Q8 e-tron Cadillac Escalade
Pros Extremely quiet cabin thanks to dual-pane acoustic side glass and sound deadening; Prestige-exclusive individual contour... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons 170 kW peak DC fast charging speed is slower than newer 800V architectures; Curved coupe-like roofline slightly reduces... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...