Car Statistics

Audi A4 B5

Audi A4 B5
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Car model.

Technical data
ManufacturerAudi
ProductionFrom 1996
Body typeSUV

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Audi A4 B5 (from registration data). 21 variants.

Engine variants for Audi A4 B5
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.9 l/100 km1997–2000
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–10.1 l/100 km1998–2005
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.2 l/100 km2001
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.5 l/100 km2002–2005
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.6 l/100 km2005–2012
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.8 l/100 km2005–2008
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9 l/100 km2013–2016
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–8 l/100 km2017–2020
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–11 l/100 km2017–2026
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.1 l/100 km1996–2000
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolManual–11.4 l/100 km1996–2000
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.4 l/100 km2001
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.3 l/100 km2002–2005
3.0 l · 6-cylDieselAutomatic–11.8 l/100 km2009–2010
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.2 l/100 km2011–2025
3.0 l · 6-cylDieselAutomatic–11.1 l/100 km2011–2015
3.1 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.2 l/100 km2006–2008
3.6 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–14.7 l/100 km2007–2009
3.6 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–14.7 l/100 km2010
4.2 l · 8-cylPetrolAutomatic–16.4 l/100 km2007–2009
4.2 l · 8-cylPetrolAutomatic–15.7 l/100 km2010

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

← Predecessor: Audi 80 B4Successor: Audi A4 B6 →

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 68% of Audi A4 B5s pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,063 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Audi A4 B5 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Audi recalls.