Audi A5 vs Cadillac Escalade
Audi A5
$50,200
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Audi A5 vs Cadillac Escalade. Audi A5 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Audi A5
Fuel Economy
Audi A5
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
4.9/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Audi A5
$50,200
Rating: 4.7/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Audi A5 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A5 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | Sedan | SUV |
| Current Price | $50,200 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $50,200 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $48,700 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5,000-6,500 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,500 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.6 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph (electronically limited) | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular / Premium Unleaded Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 27 MPGe combined (24 City / 32 Hwy) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 460 miles total highway tank range | N/A |
| Emissions | 310 g/mi CO2 | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 12V starter battery | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | N/A | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.7/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 960 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | Audi S5 (3.0L TFSI V6, 362 hp / 406 lb-ft) | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | Audi Pre Sense Safety Suite | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Sleek 5-door liftback body style provides significantly more cargo utility than a traditional sedan trunk; Standard 268... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Sloping rear roofline slightly reduces rear-seat headroom for very tall passengers; Dual-clutch transmission requires ac... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
