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Audi A6 C5 Facelift (2001–2005) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 2 1997 - 2005 C5 Station Wagon Estate
Audi A6
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Audi A6 C5 Facelift overview

The Audi A6 (C5 Facelift) is the 2nd generation of the A6, built from 2001 to 2005. It is offered as a Station Wagon Estate with 14 engines (petrol, diesel), from 130 HP to 300 HP. The 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 s, reaches a top speed of 250 km/h and is 4833 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Audi A6 have?

The Audi A6 (C5 Facelift) has 130 HP to 300 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 I4 (130 HP), 2.0 B20 (130 HP), 1.9 Tdi (130 HP), 1.9 Pumpe (130 HP), 1.8 Turbo (150 HP), 1.8 T (150 HP), 2.5 Tdi (155 HP), 2.5 Tdi (163 HP), 2.4 V6 (170 HP), 2.5 Tdi (180 HP), 3.0 V6 (220 HP), 3.0 Mivec (220 HP), 2.7 Biturbo (250 HP), 4.2 V8 (300 HP).

What engines are available for the Audi A6?

The Audi A6 is available with 14 engines: 2.0 I4 (130 HP, petrol), 2.0 B20 (130 HP, petrol), 1.9 Tdi (130 HP, diesel), 1.9 Pumpe (130 HP, diesel), 1.8 Turbo (150 HP, petrol), 1.8 T (150 HP, petrol), 2.5 Tdi (155 HP, diesel), 2.5 Tdi (163 HP, diesel), 2.4 V6 (170 HP, petrol), 2.5 Tdi (180 HP, diesel), 3.0 V6 (220 HP, petrol), 3.0 Mivec (220 HP, petrol), 2.7 Biturbo (250 HP, petrol), 4.2 V8 (300 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Audi A6?

The Audi A6 is 4833 mm long, 1850 mm wide, 1465 mm tall, with a 2759 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Audi A6?

The Audi A6 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 s and has a top speed of 250 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Audi A6 Avant 4BC5 facelift
Year 2001–2003
Platform VW C Platform / C5
Variant 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Body type Station Wagon Estate
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5
Emission standard Euro 4

Power & torque

Power 300 HP
Power @ max rpm 6200 rpm
Torque 400 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 3000 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 4000 rpm

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
0–100 km/h 6.9 s
0–62 mph 6.9 s

Engine

Engine code ARS
Displacement 4172 cc
Cylinders 8
Configuration V Engine
Bore 84.5 mm
Stroke 93.0 mm
Compression ratio 11
Valves per cylinder 5
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Valvetrain dohc
Oil capacity 7.5 L
Coolant 11.0 L
Engine layout Front Longitudinal

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Gearbox type Torque Converter
Gears 5
Gearbox code 5hp24
Gearbox manufacturer zf

Dimensions

Length 4833 mm
Width 1850 mm
Height 1465 mm
Wheelbase 2759 mm
Front track 1578 mm
Rear track 1590 mm
Boot space 455 – 1590 L
Turning circle 11.7 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1815 kg
Max weight 2355 kg
Max load 540 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 13.1 L/100km
Fuel urban 19.4 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 9.5 L/100km
CO₂ emissions 314 g/km
Fuel tank 82.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Multi Link Suspension
Rear suspension Semi Independent Coil Spring
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size 235/50 R16
Wheel rims 8J x 16
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 6.1 kg/Hp, 165.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 4.5 kg/Nm, 220.4 Nm/tonne
Max roof load 100 kg

Other

Start Of Production 2001
End Of Production 2003

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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