UK US
← Audi RS4 · 2000-2001 · B5

Audi RS4 B5

Headline trim: 2.7 biturbo V6 Avant — 376 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.

press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
376 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$44,000

Strengths

  • Cosworth-built engine
  • Avant-only — sleeper estate
  • 5-cyl-derived 2.7T

Weaknesses

  • Turbo seal failures
  • Heavy thirst
  • Manual only — 6-speed

Notable tech

  • B5 platform (A4 sibling)
  • 2.7T biturbo V6 (Cosworth-built)
  • Avant body only
  • Quattro Torsen
  • 6-speed manual only
  • PASM-style suspension

Common issues

  • Turbo seal failures
  • Carbon build-up
  • Multitronic CVT (some)

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across B5's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.7T biturbo quattro Avant
BHP376
Torque440 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT