Verdict
B
BHP
339 bhp
0–60
5.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$13,000
Strengths
- 4.2 V8 NA — high-revving
- Saloon, Avant, Cabriolet
- Quattro grip
Weaknesses
- Heavy thirst
- Carbon build-up
- Multitronic CVT
Notable tech
- B6 platform (A4 sibling)
- 4.2 FSI V8 NA
- Saloon, Avant, Cabriolet
- Quattro Torsen
- 6-speed manual or Tiptronic
Common issues
- 4.2 V8 timing chain stretch
- Multitronic CVT
- Carbon build-up
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B6's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.2 V8 quattro Saloon
BHP339
Torque410 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / Tiptronic
4.2 V8 quattro Avant
BHP339
Torque410 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / Tiptronic
4.2 V8 quattro Cabriolet
BHP339
Torque410 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
GearboxTiptronic