Audi A4 B5 or Audi A4 B6?

1994–2001 vs 2000–2004 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: A4 B5 4,479 mm, A4 B6 4,573 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: A4 B5 440 l, A4 B6 460 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B5 5.2 l/100 km, A4 B6 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B5 66–142 kW, A4 B6 74–162 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B5 15 items (Basis), A4 B6 23 items (Attraction).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B51994–2001 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

Audi A4 B62000–2004 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B51994–2001no listings	Audi A4 B62000–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm	Length4,547 mm–4,573 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,766 mm–1,778 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,428 mm	Height1,391 mm–1,428 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–440 l	Trunk volume315 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,170 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,650 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank66 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2001	Production years2000–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power74–162 kW (101–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8	Displacement (l)1.6–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 100
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.8 T 180 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 3.0 quattro
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed245 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Attraction
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Basis	Items in the base trim23 · Attraction
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim31 · Ambiente
Equipment · Comfort4 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B5 or Audi A4 B6?

Length: Audi A4 B6 4,573 mm, Audi A4 B5 4,479 mm (a 94 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,617 mm. Boot: 460 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B5 or Audi A4 B6?

The most frugal Audi A4 B5 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Audi A4 B6 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 100).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B5 or Audi A4 B6?

The strongest Audi A4 B5 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest Audi A4 B6 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 quattro).

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