Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Audi A6 C5?

2000–2005 vs 1997–2004 · Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm, A6 C5 4,833 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A6 Allroad C5 455 l, A6 C5 500 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 Allroad C5 8.6 l/100 km, A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: A6 Allroad C5 120–221 kW, A6 C5 81–221 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 Allroad C5 34 items (Basis), A6 C5 21 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005 · 6 engines · Basis, ExclusivSpecifications →Listings →

Audi A6 C51997–2004 · 13 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005no listings	Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,810 mm–4,821 mm	Length4,796 mm–4,833 mm
Width	Width1,851 mm–1,852 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,512 mm–1,528 mm	Height1,453 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance142 mm–180 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l	Trunk volume455 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,815 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2005	Production years1997–2004
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines13
Power	Power120–221 kW (163–300 hp)	Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–4.2	Displacement (l)1.8–4.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.6 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI 180	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.7 T 250	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattro
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Basis	Items in the base trim21 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Exclusiv	Items in the top trim30 · Ambition
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety7 · 5
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Audi A6 C5?

Length: Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm, Audi A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm (a 12 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,759 mm. Boot: 500 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Audi A6 C5?

The most frugal Audi A6 Allroad C5 uses 8.6 l/100 km (2.5 TDI 180); the most frugal Audi A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Audi A6 C5?

The strongest Audi A6 Allroad C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 V8 300); the strongest Audi A6 C5 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro).

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