Audi A6 C5
The Audi A6 C5 (1998–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 134 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: C5, Typ 4B · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,800–4,930 mm RDW | – | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,810–1,860 mm RDW | – | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,410–1,510 mm RDW | – | 1,453–1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750–2,860 mm RDW | – | 2,760 mm |
| Front track | 1,540–1,583 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,559–1,593 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,380–1,855 kg RDW | – | 1,480 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,480–1,955 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,970–2,455 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–2,100 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 735–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 425–1,019 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,718–2,803 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 221–250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 210–400 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 215/55R16, 215/65R16, 225/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 69.0% (68.1–69.8) | 69.2% | 11,057 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.7% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 42.7% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 33.4% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 30.8% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 24.7% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
908 complaints for model years 1998–2004. 45 crashes · 59 fires · 52 injuries · 3 deaths
- Fuel system 144
- Electrical system 98
- Brakes 60
- Suspension 49
- Speed control 46
- Engine 42
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 134 versions of the Audi A6 C5
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United Kingdom 107 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–20041.8T 20v (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2003–20041.8T 20v Multitronic (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (130 PS) · 1.9 TDI (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (130 PS) · 1.9 TDI (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164–167 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (130 PS) · 1.9 TDI (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.9–6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159–162 g/km |
| 2003–20042.0 (130 PS) | 2.0 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5–8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 204–209 g/km |
| 2003–20042.0 (130 PS) · 2.0 Multitronic (130 PS) | 2.0 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 V6 (170 PS) | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 240–242 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 V6 Multitronic (170 PS) | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.7–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233–235 g/km |
| 20042.4 V6 (177 PS) | 2.4 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5 V6 (163 PS) | 2.5 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5 V6 Multitronic (163 PS) | 2.5 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20042.5 TDI V6 quattro (163 PS) | 2.5 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 PS) · 2.5 V6 TDI quattro (180 PS) | 2.5 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5 V6 TDI Quattro Tiptronic (180 PS) · 2.5 V6 TDI quattro Tiptronic (180 PS) | 2.5 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | – | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 PS)(Low & High Ratio Transmission) · 2.5 TDI V6 quattro (180 PS)(Low & High Ratio Transmission) | 2.5 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | – | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 PS) · 2.5 TDI V6 quattro (180 PS) | 2.5 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | – | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2003–20042.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 PS)(Low & High Ratio Transmission) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 PS)(Low & High Ratio) up to 2002 · 2.7 V6 Turbo quattro (250 PS)(Low & High Ratio Transmission) | 2.7 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 310 g/km |
| 2003–20042.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 PS) · 2.7 V6 Turbo quattro Tiptronic (250 PS) | 2.7 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 319 g/km |
| 20043.0 V6 TDI quattro (225 PS) | 3.0 L | 166 kW (225 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2003–20043.0 V6 Quattro (220 PS) · 3.0 V6 quattro (220 PS) | 3.0 L | 162 kW (220 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 2003–20043.0 V6 Quattro Tiptronic (220 PS) · 3.0 V6 quattro Tiptronic (220 PS) | 3.0 L | 162 kW (220 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.4–11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 274–276 g/km |
| 20043.2 V6 FSI quattro (256 PS) | 3.1 L | 188 kW (256 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 264 g/km |
| 20043.2 V6 FSI (256 PS) | 3.1 L | 188 kW (256 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 20044.2 V8 quattro (335 PS) | 4.2 L | 246 kW (335 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 283 g/km |
| 20044.2 V8 quattro (300 PS) | 4.2 L | 221 kW (300 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.8 L/100 km NEDC | 331 g/km |
| 2003–20044.2 V8 Quattro (450 PS) · 4.2 V8 quattro (450 PS) | 4.2 L | 331 kW (450 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.6 L/100 km NEDC | 350 g/km |
| 20031.8T 20v Quattro (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 20032.0 (130 PS) up to December 2002 | 2.0 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20032.4 V6 Quattro (170 PS) | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 264 g/km |
| 20032.4 V6 Quattro Tiptronic (170 PS) | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.3–11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 271–274 g/km |
| 20032.5 V6 TDI (155 PS) | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20032.5 V6 TDI Multitronic (155 PS) | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20032.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 PS) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 PS) up to December 2002 | 2.7 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 283 g/km |
| 20032.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 PS) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 PS) up to December 2002 | 2.7 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 20032.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 PS) | 2.7 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.4 L/100 km NEDC | 298 g/km |
| 20032.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 PS) up to December 2002 | 2.7 L | 184 kW (250 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.4 L/100 km NEDC | 322 g/km |
| 20034.2 V8 Sport & Quattro (300 PS) | 4.2 L | 221 kW (300 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.1–13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 314–317 g/km |
| 20034.2 V8 Tiptronic (340 PS) | 4.2 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.4 L/100 km NEDC | 346 g/km |
| 20034.2 Tiptronic (340 PS) | 4.2 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | – | 14.5 L/100 km NEDC | 348 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20v T SE Multitronic (150 bhp) · 1.8 20v T & SE Multitronic Models (150 bhp) · 1.8 20v T Multitronic (150 bhp) and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2000–20021.8 T Quattro 150 bhp · 1.8 20v T Quattro (150 bhp) · 1.8T 20v Quattro (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20v T (150 bhp) · 1.8T 20v (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 TDI (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (130 bhp) | 1.9 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164–167 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 (130 bhp) | 2.0 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4–8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 202–204 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 Multitronic (130 bhp) · 2.0 (130 bhp) | 2.0 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2001–20022.4 V6 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 240–242 g/km |
| 2001–20022.4 V6 Multitronic (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.7–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233–235 g/km |
| 2001–20022.4 V6 Quattro (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 264 g/km |
| 2001–20022.4 V6 Quattro (170 bhp) · 2.4 V6 Quattro Tiptronic (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.3–11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 271–274 g/km |
| 2001–20022.5 V6 TDI (155 bhp) | 2.5 L | 116 kW (157 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2001–20022.5 V6 TDI Multitronic (155 bhp) | 2.5 L | 116 kW (157 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2000–20022.5 V6 TDI Quattro 180 bhp · 2.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 bhp) · 2.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 bhp) and 1 more trim | 2.5 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 219–243 g/km |
| 2001–20022.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 bhp) · 2.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 bhp)(Low & High Ratio Transmission) | 2.5 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Diesel | – | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2001–20022.5 V6 TDI Quattro (180 bhp) | 2.5 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.0–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 216–262 g/km |
| 2001–20022.7 V6 Turbo (250 bhp) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 bhp) | 2.7 L | 186 kW (253 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 283 g/km |
| 2001–20022.7 V6 Turbo (250 bhp) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 bhp) | 2.7 L | 186 kW (253 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 2001–20022.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 bhp) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 bhp) | 2.7 L | 186 kW (253 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.4 L/100 km NEDC | 322 g/km |
| 20022.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 bhp)(Low & High Ratio Transmission) | 2.7 L | 186 kW (253 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 310 g/km |
| 20023.0 V6 Quattro (220 bhp) | 3.0 L | 164 kW (223 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 20023.0 V6 Quattro Tiptronic (220 bhp) | 3.0 L | 164 kW (223 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.4–11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 274–276 g/km |
| 2001–20024.2 V8 Sport & Quattro (300 bhp) | 4.2 L | 224 kW (304 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.1–13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 314–317 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v T Multitronic (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v T & SE Models (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20011.8 20v T Quattro & SE Models (150 bhp) · 1.8 20v T Quattro & SE Models (150 bhp) · 1.8T 20v Quattro (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI S & SE Models (115 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD S & SE Models (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI PD (115 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 SE Multitronic (165 bhp) · 2.4 V6 Multitronic (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 SE (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 Quattro (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.9–11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 262–274 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 Quattro SE Tiptronic (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 SE (165 bhp) · 2.4 V6 (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 Quattro SE Tiptronic (165 bhp) · 2.4 V6 Quattro (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 271 g/km |
| 2000–20012.4 V6 165bhp · 2.4 V6 (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 20012.4 V6 Multitronic (165 bhp) | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI SE Tiptronic (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 216 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI SE (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI SE Tiptronic (150 bhp) · 2.5 V6 TDI (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2000–20012.5 V6 TDI 150bhp · 2.5 V6 TDI (150 bhp) | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI Quattro Tiptronic (180 bhp) | 2.5 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI Quattro with Low Ratio Transmission (180 bhp) | 2.5 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 240 g/km |
| 20012.5 V6 TDI Multitronic (180 bhp) | 2.5 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 20012.7 V6 Sport & Turbo Quattro Models Tiptronic (230 bhp) | 2.7 L | 172 kW (233 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.2 L/100 km NEDC | 293 g/km |
| 20012.7 V6 Sport & Turbo Quattro Models (230 bhp) | 2.7 L | 172 kW (233 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 281 g/km |
| 2000–20012.7 V6 Quattro 230bhp · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (230 bhp) | 2.7 L | 172 kW (233 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.4 L/100 km NEDC | 298 g/km |
| 20012.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (230 bhp) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (230 bhp) | 2.7 L | 172 kW (233 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 283 g/km |
| 20012.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (230 bhp) | 2.7 L | 172 kW (233 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 295 g/km |
| 20012.7 V6 Turbo Quattro Tiptronic (250 bhp) | 2.7 L | 186 kW (253 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 317 g/km |
| 20012.7 V6 Turbo Quattro with Low Ratio Transmission (250 bhp) · 2.7 V6 Turbo Quattro (250 bhp) | 2.7 L | 186 kW (253 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.8 L/100 km NEDC | 307 g/km |
| 20012.8 V6 Sport & Quattro Models (194 bhp) | 2.8 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 20012.8 V6 Sport & Quattro Models Tiptronic (194 bhp) | 2.8 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
| 20012.8 V6 Sport & Quattro Models (194 bhp) · 2.8 V6 Quattro (194 bhp) | 2.8 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2000–20012.8 V6 Quattro 194bhp · 2.8 V6 Quattro (194 bhp) | 2.8 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 281 g/km |
| 20014.2 V8 Sport & Quattro Models (300 bhp) · 4.2 V8 Sport & Quattro (300 bhp) | 4.2 L | 224 kW (304 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.1 L/100 km NEDC | 314 g/km |
| 20014.2 V8 Quattro (340 bhp) | 4.2 L | 254 kW (345 PS) | Petrol | – | 9.7–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233–235 g/km |
| 2001S6 4.2 V8 Quattro (340 bhp) | 4.2 L | 254 kW (345 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.4–11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 274–276 g/km |
| 20001.8 T 150bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 20001.8 T 150bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 110bhp | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 110bhp | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 20002.4 V6 165bhp | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 20002.4 V6 Quattro 165 bhp | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 264 g/km |
| 20002.5 V6 TDI 150bhp | 2.5 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
| 20002.7 V6 Quattro 230bhp | 2.7 L | 172 kW (233 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 283 g/km |
| 20002.8 V6 Quattro 194bhp | 2.8 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Petrol | – | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 266 g/km |
| 20004.2 V8 Quattro 300bhp | 4.2 L | 224 kW (304 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.2 L/100 km NEDC | 317 g/km |
United States 16 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 2003–20053MODE CLKUP | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 2004–20053MODE CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 307–345 g/km |
| 2003–20042MODE · 3MODE | 3.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2003–20043MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2001–2003CLKUP · 3MODE CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2003GUZZLER, 3MODE CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 2001–2002CLKUP | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2000–2002CLKUP | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 307–345 g/km |
| 2002 | 3.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2002CMODE | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2002GUZZLER, CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1998–2001CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–2001CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2000 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2000CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 11 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005Sport utility vehicle | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.0–15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 322–345 g/km |
| 2001–2005Sport utility vehicle | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 14.1–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 324–336 g/km |
| 2000–2004Mid-size | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.7–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 292–304 g/km |
| 2000–2004Mid-size | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.6–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290–304 g/km |
| 2002–2004Mid-size | 3.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 11.5–12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265–283 g/km |
| 2002–2004Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.4–12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 285–294 g/km |
| 2000–2004Mid-size | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.1–13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 301–308 g/km |
| 2002–2003Station wagon: Mid-size | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 15.2–16.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 350–368 g/km |
| 1998–2001Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.4–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 285–299 g/km |
| 1999–2001Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.0–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 299–306 g/km |
| 2000Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 297 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.