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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade

Comparing the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron (from $74,400) with the 2025 Cadillac Escalade (from $127,700). The Q8 e-tron offers 285 miles of range while the Escalade offers 450 miles.

Quick Take

Audi Q8 e-tron wins on price, while Cadillac Escalade hauls the most gear.

Audi Q8 e-tron

2024SUV

Audi Q8 e-tron

Best Value

  • Starts at $74,400
  • About $248 per mile of range
  • Up to 300 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Cadillac Escalade

2025SUV

Cadillac Escalade

Most Cargo Space

  • 119.2 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 7
  • 212.9" long
Price
$74,400 - $89,800
$127,700 - $132,795
Range
253-300 miles
440-450 miles
Horsepower
402-496 hp
750 hp
0-60 mph
4.2-5.4 sec
4.8 sec
Battery Size
106 kWh
205 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Seats
5
7
Top Speed
124-130 mph
124 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
31 min (10-80%)
52 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
13 hrs (0-100%)
11 hrs (0-100%)
Length
193.5"
212.9"
Width
76.7"
85.3"
Height
65.5"
76.1"
Cargo Capacity
56.4 cu ft
119.2 cu ft

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade: Which Should You Buy?

The Audi Q8 e-tron starts at $74,400, undercutting the Cadillac Escalade ($127,700) by about $53,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Cadillac Escalade covers up to 450 miles, 150 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron's maximum of 300. At a DC fast charger, the Audi Q8 e-tron goes from 10-80% in about 31 minutes vs 52 for the Cadillac Escalade.

The Cadillac Escalade seats 7 to the Audi Q8 e-tron's 5. The Cadillac Escalade offers 119.2 cu ft of cargo space vs 56.4 for the Audi Q8 e-tron. The Audi Q8 e-tron is also 19 inches shorter than the Cadillac Escalade, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the most for your money, or the Cadillac Escalade if cargo space is king.

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