Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury vs Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 4.9 s Runner-up: 5.6 s
Range winner Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro 498 km Runner-up: 460 km
Power winner Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 750 hp Runner-up: 408 hp
Cargo winner Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 729 L Runner-up: 569 L
Price winner Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro $75,200 Runner-up: $129,990

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury against the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury has the higher listed output at 750 hp; 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is rated at 408 hp, a difference of 342 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury at 1,064 Nm and 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro at 664 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the longer listed range at 498 km, against 460 km for 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the lower recorded consumption at 19.8 kWh/100km; 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury is listed at 43.5 kWh/100km. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 350 kW, compared with 170 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 729 litres versus 569 litres, a difference of 160 litres. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury carries the higher towing rating at 3,629 kg, while 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is listed at 2,500 kg. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury is 782 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the lower listed starting price at $75,200, compared with $129,990 for 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury2025 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro2026
Performance
0-100 km/h4.9 s5.6 s
Top Speed200 km/h200 km/h
Power750 hp408 hp
Torque1,064 Nm664 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range460 km498 km
Battery200 kWh106 kWh
Efficiency43.5 kWh/100km19.8 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging350 kW170 kW
Size & Capacity
Length5,697 mm4,915 mm
Ground Clearance186 mm172 mm
Cargo729 L569 L
Curb Weight3,980 kg2,595 kg
Towing3,629 kg2,500 kg
Seats75
Turning Circle13.4 m12.2 m
Starting MSRP$129,990$75,200

Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury vs Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, versus 5.6 seconds for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 200 km/h, approximately 124 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury has more power at 750 hp, a 342 hp advantage over 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro.

Which has more range, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the longer listed range at 498 km (309 miles), versus 460 km (286 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury has the larger listed battery at 200.0 kWh, compared with 106.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury has more listed cargo space at 729 litres (25.7 cu ft), versus 569 litres (20.1 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury has the higher listed towing capacity at 3,629 kg (8,001 lb), compared with 2,500 kg (5,512 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury is heavier at 3,980 kg (8,774 lb), while 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is listed at 2,595 kg (5,721 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $75,200 USD, compared with $129,990 USD for 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.