Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) (1994–1999)

The Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) was offered with 33 engine versions (24 gasoline, 9 diesel), from 90 to 193 hp, built 1994–1999.

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Production years1994–1999
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length176.3 in (4,479 mm)
Width68.2 in (1,733 mm)
Height55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Cargo volume15.5 cu ft (440 l)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l) – 15.9 gal (60 l)

All Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6i (101 hp)1994–1999Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)11.9 s119 mph (191 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6i (101 hp) Automatic1994–1999Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)14.6 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V (125 hp) Automatic1994–1999Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)12.3 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V (125 hp) quattro1994–1999Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)10.8 s126 mph (202 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 20V Turbo (150 hp)1994–1999Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.3 s138 mph (222 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V Turbo (150 hp) Tiptronic1994–1999Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)9.6 s133 mph (214 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 20V Turbo (150 hp) quattro1994–1999Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.4 s137 mph (220 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)1994–1999Diesel90 hp (66 kW)149 lb-ft (202 Nm)13.3 s114 mph (183 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (90 hp) Automatic1994–1999Diesel90 hp (66 kW)149 lb-ft (202 Nm)14.8 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp)1994–1997Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)8.7 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp) Tiptronic1994–1997Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)9.8 s133 mph (214 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.6 V6 (150 hp) quattro1994–1997Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)8.9 s135 mph (218 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 (174 hp)1994–1996Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.2 s143 mph (230 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 (174 hp) Tiptronic1994–1996Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.2 s143 mph (230 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 (174 hp) quattro1994–1996Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.1 s142 mph (229 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 20V (125 hp)1995–1999Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)10.5 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp)1995–1999Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)11.3 s122 mph (196 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic1995–1999Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)12.8 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp) quattro1995–1999Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)11.7 s121 mph (194 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 (174 hp) quattro Tiptronic1995–1996Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)10.2 s137 mph (220 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp)1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.3 s149 mph (240 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) Tiptronic1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)8.6 s146 mph (235 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.3 s148 mph (238 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro Tiptronic1996–1999Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)9.2 s145 mph (233 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 20V Turbo (150 hp) quattro Tiptronic1997–1998Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)10.2 s126 mph (203 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp)1997–1999Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.2 s140 mph (226 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) Tiptronic1997–1999Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)9.8 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) quattro1997–1999Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.8 s135 mph (218 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) quattro Tiptronic1997–1999Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)9.9 s134 mph (216 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp)1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)9 s138 mph (222 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) Tiptronic1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)9.8 s133 mph (214 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) quattro Tiptronic1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)10.4 s132 mph (212 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) quattro1998–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)9.4 s137 mph (220 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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