Audi A6 C4 or Audi A6 C5?

1994–1997 vs 1997–2004 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 C4 4,796 mm, A6 C5 4,833 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C4 520 l, A6 C5 500 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C4 5.9 l/100 km, A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C4 66–142 kW, A6 C5 81–221 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C4 16 items (Basis), A6 C5 21 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C41994–1997 · 10 engines · Basis, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C41994–1997no listings	Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm	Length4,796 mm–4,833 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm–1,786 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,453 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,687 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–520 l	Trunk volume455 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,610 kg	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1997	Production years1997–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines13
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.8	Displacement (l)1.8–4.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.8 V6 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattro
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Basis	Items in the base trim21 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Comfort	Items in the top trim30 · Ambition
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 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 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✓
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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C4 or Audi A6 C5?

Length: Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm, Audi A6 C4 4,796 mm (a 37 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,687 mm. Boot: 500 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C4 or Audi A6 C5?

The most frugal Audi A6 C4 uses 5.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal Audi A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C4 or Audi A6 C5?

The strongest Audi A6 C4 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest Audi A6 C5 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro).

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