Audi A6 4B,C5, facelift 2001 2.5 TDI (163 Hp) quattro
Audi A6:
The Audi A6 is an executive car manufactured by the German company Audi since 1994. Now in its sixth generation, the successor to the Audi 100 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, and is available in saloon and estate configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. Audi's internal numbering treats the A6 as a continuation of the Audi 100 lineage, with the initial A6 designated as a member of the C4-series, followed by the C5, C6, C7, C8 and the C9. The related Audi A7 is essentially a Sportback version of the C7-series and C8-series A6 but is marketed under its own separate identity and model designation....(Read more on Wikipedia)
4B,C5, facelift 2001 Overview:
Audi A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001). With 310 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1560 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.3 s). The top speed reaches 222 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (163 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.3 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.9 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Meets EURO 3 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Avant (4A,C4): July, 1996 - October, 1997).
| General: |
| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | A6 |
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| Generation: | 4B,C5, facelift 2001 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 TDI (163 Hp) quattro |
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| Start of production: | July, 2002 |
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| End of production: | 2004 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 163 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 65.3 Hp/l [1mm less] |
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| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1400-3600 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | BDG, BFC More details about the engine BDG, BFC |
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| Engine displacement: | 2496 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 6 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 19.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.3 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 104.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 198.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 |
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| Max. weight: | 2100 |
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| Max load: | 540 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 551 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4796 mm mm [1mm less] |
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| Width: | 1810 mm mm [27mm more] |
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| Height: | 1452 mm mm [12mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm mm [73mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1540 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1569 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/55 R16W |
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| Wheel rims size | 7J X16 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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