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Audi A6 C5

Years1997–2001
BodySedan
Variants31

The Audi A6 C5 is a sedan, produced 1997–2001. This generation includes 31 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 110 to 300 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. Drive configurations available include ALL WHEEL DRIVE and FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

Audi A6 1997 front view

Audi A6 C531 variants

Top max speed in this generationBest consumption in this generationLongest electric range in this generationLowest CO₂ emissions in this generation
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Audi A6 4.2 V8 quattro
4,172 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
300hp / 220 kW
6.9s
13.0l/100km
312g/km
Audi A6 2.7 5V Turbo quattro
2,671 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
230hp / 169 kW
8.3s
12.2l/100km
293g/km
Audi A6 2.7 5V Turbo quattro
2,671 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
230hp / 169 kW
7.2s
11.6l/100km
278g/km
Audi A6 2.7 5V Turbo
2,671 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
230hp / 169 kW
8.4s
11.0l/100km
264g/km
Audi A6 2.7 5V Turbo
2,671 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
230hp / 169 kW
7.0s
10.4l/100km
250g/km
Audi A6 2.8 5V quattro
2,771 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
10.1s
11.5l/100km
276g/km
Audi A6 2.8 5V quattro
2,771 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.0s
10.8l/100km
259g/km
Audi A6 2.8 5V
2,771 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.1s
9.7l/100km
233g/km
Audi A6 2.8 5V
2,771 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
9.4s
10.6l/100km
254g/km
Audi A6 2.8 5V
2,771 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.2s
9.9l/100km
238g/km
Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro 180hp
2,496 cc·Automatic·AWD·Diesel
180hp / 132 kW
9.7s
8.9l/100km
240g/km
Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro 180hp
2,496 cc·Manual·AWD·Diesel
180hp / 132 kW
8.8s
7.9l/100km
213g/km
Audi A6 2.5 TDI 180hp
2,496 cc·Automatic·FWD·Diesel
180hp / 132 kW
8.8s
8.1l/100km
219g/km
Audi A6 2.4 5V quattro
2,393 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
165hp / 121 kW
11.0s
11.2l/100km
269g/km
Audi A6 2.4 5V quattro
2,393 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
165hp / 121 kW
9.4s
10.9l/100km
262g/km
Audi A6 2.4 5V
2,393 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
165hp / 121 kW
9.5s
9.7l/100km
230g/km
Audi A6 2.4 5V
2,393 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
165hp / 121 kW
10.5s
10.7l/100km
257g/km
Audi A6 2.4 5V
2,393 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
165hp / 121 kW
9.4s
9.9l/100km
238g/km
Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro 150hp
2,496 cc·Automatic·AWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.8s
8.9l/100km
240g/km
Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro 150hp
2,496 cc·Manual·AWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
9.9s
7.9l/100km
213g/km
Audi A6 2.5 TDI 150hp
2,496 cc·Automatic·FWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
8.0l/100km
216g/km
Audi A6 2.5 TDI 150hp
2,496 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
9.7s
6.9l/100km
186g/km
Audi A6 1.8 5V Turbo quattro
1,781 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.7s
9.4l/100km
226g/km
Audi A6 1.8 5V Turbo
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.6s
8.5l/100km
204g/km
Audi A6 1.8 5V Turbo
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.7s
9.6l/100km
230g/km
Audi A6 1.8 5V Turbo
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
9.7s
8.5l/100km
204g/km
Audi A6 1.8 5V
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
125hp / 92 kW
13.1s
9.2l/100km
221g/km
Audi A6 1.8 5V
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
125hp / 92 kW
11.4s
8.6l/100km
206g/km
Audi A6 1.9 TDI 115hp
1,896 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
115hp / 85 kW
11.6s
5.6l/100km
150g/km
Audi A6 1.9 TDI
1,896 cc·Automatic·FWD·Diesel
110hp / 81 kW
14.5s
6.8l/100km
184g/km
Audi A6 1.9 TDI
1,896 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
110hp / 81 kW
12.7s
5.7l/100km
154g/km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001)?

The Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001) is a sedan. All 31 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001) have?

The Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001) has 31 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001) produced?

The Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001) was produced 1997–2001. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001)?

The Audi A6 C5 (1997-2001) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.