The Audi A6 C4 was based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform.
The 2.5 TDI engine used in the A6 C4 had a displacement of 2479 cc.
The engine produced 113 HP (83 kW) at 4500 rpm and 200 Nm (147 lb-ft) torque at 2500 rpm.
The 5-speed manual transmission was manufactured by Getrag.
The vehicle's curb weight was approximately 1440 kg (3166 lbs).
Fuel capacity was 60 liters (15.85 gallons).
The A6 C4 had a front suspension with MacPherson struts and coil springs.
Rear suspension used a multi-link system with an adaptive damping system.
Braking power came from ventilated discs at the front, and solid discs at the rear.
Ground clearance was 140 mm (5.51 in).
The vehicle had a maximum towing capacity of 1100 kg (2425 lbs) braked and 600 kg (1323 lbs) unbraked.
Fuel economy figures for the UK market were approximately 7.8 liters per 100 km (30.1 mpg US).
The A6 C4 was available with a driver's airbag, passenger's airbag, and anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Optional equipment included power steering, central locking, and an in-car entertainment system.
It had a boot capacity of 450 liters (15.87 cu ft) when the rear seats were folded down.
The front seat headroom was 990 mm (39 in) for drivers and 970 mm (38.2 in) for passengers.
Rear seat legroom measured 730 mm (28.7 in).
Tires recommended for the A6 C4 included sizes like P205/60R15 or P195/65R15, depending on wheel size.
The vehicle was available in various colors, including metallic, pearl, and solid finishes.
It had a claimed top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph) but real world figures would vary based on factors like road conditions and driver input.
Some models featured heated front seats and rear parking sensors as optional features.
UK market prices in the early 1990s started around £25,000 for the base model.
The A6 C4 was part of Audi's "V" car series which included the V8-powered S6 model.
The C4 generation A6 models were facelifted between 1995 and 1997 with changes including new front and rear bumper designs, updated tail lamps, and a revised interior.
European specifications called for catalytic converters to be fitted as standard on TDI engines from the early 1990s onwards.
The Audi A6 C4 was a precursor to the next generation of Audi's mid-size executive saloon cars.