Audi A6 (1997 - 2001)

Table of contents:

Variants

Station Wagon
A6 Avant )
BodyStation Wagon
Length4796 mm
Height1479 mm
Doors5
Boot space455 l
Sedan
A6 Limousine
BodySedan
Length4796 mm
Height1453 mm
Doors4
Boot space551 l
Station Wagon
S6 Avant )
BodyStation Wagon
Length4796 mm
Height1479 mm
Doors5
Boot space455 l
Sedan
S6 Limousine )
BodySedan
Length4796 mm
Height1453 mm
Doors4
Boot space434 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Audi A6
Generation
C5
Production years
1997 - 2001
Doors
4
4

Dimensions

Length
4796 mm
4,796.0
Avg
5,190.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2759 mm
2,759.0
Avg
2,998.0
Higher is better
Width
1810 mm
1,810.0
Avg
1,945.0
Higher is better
Height
1453 mm
1,440.0
Avg
1,475.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
11 m
11.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
551 l
431.0
Avg
551.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
4
4

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4 - 8
4.0
Avg
8.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
186 - 250 km/h
180.0
Avg
250.0
Higher is better
Torque
168 - 420 Nm
168.0
Avg
800.0
Higher is better
Power
81 - 250 kW
81.0
Avg
420.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1781 - 4172 ccm
1,781.0
Avg
3,996.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 15 s
3.0
Avg
11.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
70 - 82 l
60.0
Avg
82.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 - 14 l/100km
  • audi LogoAudi A6 (This) 5 - 14 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
7 - 21 l/100km
  • audi LogoAudi A6 (This) 7 - 21 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1360 - 1790 kg
1,360.0
Avg
2,295.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
85 kg
85.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Max. roof load
100 kg
90.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1300 - 2100 kg
1,300.0
Avg
2,300.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
690 - 750 kg
690.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Engines (A6)

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Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 TDI
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
191 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4150 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
1.9 TDI -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
189 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4150 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 TDI
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
196 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
285 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
201 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
168 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.8 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
196 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
168 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.5 TDI
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,496 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
217 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.5 TDI -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,496 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
212 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8T
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
216 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.8T Tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
211 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
2.4
Engine & Power
Power
121 kW / 165 HP
Capacity
2.4L (2,393 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
222 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
230 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
2.4 Tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
121 kW / 165 HP
Capacity
2.4L (2,393 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
217 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
230 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
15 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.5 TDI -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
132 kW / 180 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,496 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
221 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
370 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN AWD
2.5 TDI quattro
Engine & Power
Power
132 kW / 180 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,496 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
223 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
370 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
2.8
Engine & Power
Power
142 kW / 193 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,771 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
236 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
2.8 Tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
142 kW / 193 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,771 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
231 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
15 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
2.7T
Engine & Power
Power
169 kW / 230 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,671 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
247 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4600 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
2.7T Tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
169 kW / 230 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,671 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
244 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4600 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
16 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT AWD
4.2 quattro Tiptronic
Engine & Power
Power
220 kW / 299 HP
Capacity
4.2L (4,172 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
400 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
19 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
MAN AWD
S6
Engine & Power
Power
250 kW / 340 HP
Capacity
4.2L (4,172 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
420 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
21 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
7000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Audi A6 generations

Body type
A6 C4
1994 - 1997
Length4797 mm
Height1430 mm
Wheelbase2687 mm
Length4797 mm
Body type
A6 C5
1997 - 2001
Length4796 mm
Height1453 mm
Wheelbase2759 mm
Length4796 mm (-1 mm)
A6 C5 (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2006
Length4796 mm
Height1453 mm
Wheelbase2759 mm
Length4796 mm
Body type
A6 C6
2004 - 2008
Length4916 mm
Height1459 mm
Wheelbase2843 mm
Length4916 mm (+120 mm)
A6 C6 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2011
Length4927 mm
Height1459 mm
Wheelbase2843 mm
Length4927 mm (+11 mm)
A6 C7
2011 - 2014
Length4915 mm
Height1455 mm
Wheelbase2912 mm
Length4915 mm (-12 mm)
A6 C7 (1. Facelift)
2014 - 2018
Length4933 mm
Height1455 mm
Wheelbase2912 mm
Length4933 mm (+18 mm)
A6 A6 C8
2018 - 2023
Length4933 mm
Height1457 mm
Wheelbase2924 mm
Length4933 mm
A6 A6 C8 (1. Facelift)
2023 - 2025
Length4939 mm
Height1457 mm
Wheelbase2924 mm
Length4939 mm (+6 mm)
A6 A6 GH/C9
2024 - Now
Length4999 mm
Height1472 mm
Wheelbase2923 mm
Length4999 mm (+60 mm)
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1909
1909
Audi founded
1994
1994
C4 was introduced.
1997
1997
C5 was introduced and replaced C4.
2001
2001
C5 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced C5.
2004
2004
C6 was introduced.
2006
2006
C6 was introduced.
2008
2008
C6 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced C6.
2011
2011
C7 was introduced and replaced C6 (1. Facelift).
2014
2014
C7 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced C7.
2018
2018
A6 C8 was introduced and replaced C7 (1. Facelift).
2023
2023
A6 C8 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A6 C8.
2024
2024
A6 GH/C9 was introduced.
2025
2025
A6 GH/C9 was introduced.

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