Audi A6 C5 2.5 TDI Sedan
132 kW179 PS177 hp370 Nm1997–2005
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- Power
- 132 kW 179 PS · 177 hp
- Torque
- 370 Nm 273 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 2,500 cm³
A 2.5-litre six-cylinder diesel engine with 132 kW (179 PS) and 370 Nm of torque powers the Audi A6 C5 2.5 TDI sedan.
Within the A6 C5 line-up of 5 versions, it delivers 20% more power than the entry 1.8 1.8T (110 kW) and 199 kW less than the 4.2 RS6 (331 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³ 2.5 l · 153 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 132 kW 179 PS · 177 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1997–2005 |
| Generation | A6 C5 (1997–2005) |
| New price | from about €28,500 (1997) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
| Used price today | about €1,500–5,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 464 listings |
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