Audi A6 (4B,C5) (1997–2001)
The Audi A6 (4B,C5) was offered with 31 engine versions (22 gasoline, 9 diesel), from 110 to 300 hp, built 1997–2001.
EnlargeProduction years1997–2001
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length188.8 in (4,796 mm) – 190.3 in (4,833 mm)
Width71.3 in (1,810 mm) – 72.8 in (1,850 mm)
Height57.2 in (1,452 mm) – 57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l) – 21.7 gal (82 l)
All Audi A6 (4B,C5) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (125 hp) | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 11.3 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (125 hp) Automatic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 13.1 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (150 hp) | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 9.4 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (150 hp) Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 10.5 s | 132 mph (213 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (150 hp) quattro | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 9.5 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.8 T (180 hp) | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 8.5 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 T (180 hp) quattro | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 8.5 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1997–2001 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 12.6 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic | 1997–2001 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 14.4 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.4 V6 30V (136 hp) | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | Front-wheel drive | |||
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 9.2 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 10.4 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) quattro | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 9.3 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 10.9 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) | 1997–2001 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.7 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 10.7 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) quattro | 1997–2001 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 9.9 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 11 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.7 T V6 (230 hp) Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 230 hp (169 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 8.3 s | 152 mph (244 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.7 T V6 (230 hp) quattro | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 230 hp (169 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 7.1 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.7 T V6 (230 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 230 hp (169 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 8.2 s | 150 mph (242 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 8.2 s | 147 mph (236 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 9.4 s | 144 mph (231 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 8 s | 145 mph (234 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 10.1 s | 142 mph (229 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 4.2 V8 40V (300 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 300 hp (221 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 hp) quattro | 1999–2001 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 8.9 s | 139 mph (223 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1999–2001 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 9.8 s | 136 mph (219 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 hp) Tiptronic | 2000–2001 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 8.9 s | 137 mph (221 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.7 T V6 (250 hp) quattro | 2000–2001 | Gasoline | 250 hp (184 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.8 s | 154 mph (248 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.7 T V6 (250 hp) quattro Tiptronic | 2000–2001 | Gasoline | 250 hp (184 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.4 s | 152 mph (245 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.