Audi A4 B5 Facelift side profile — Audi A4 wheel fitment

Audi A4 wheel fitment — B5 Facelift

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1999–2001
Audi A4 wheel fitment at a glance: The Audi A4 B5 Facelift (1999–2001) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8.5J wheels at ET18–ET45.

Overview

The Audi A4 B5 Facelift is a luxury compact executive car produced from November 1994 to 2001, marking the first generation of the Audi A4 series which succeeded the Audi 80. Built on the Volkswagen Group B platform (PL45), it was available as a four-door sedan and five-door Avant station wagon. The facelift introduced in February 1999 brought cosmetic updates including new rear lights, headlights, door handles, and minor interior changes. It featured a range of petrol and diesel engines with options for Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system.

Audi A4 wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Audi A4 B5 Facelift spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Audi A4 wheel fitment.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–8.5JET18–ET45

Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.

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UK popularity & demand

~242,314 Audi A4 licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 242,314 Audi A4 on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Audi A4 wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive, years
1.61,595 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol74 kW (101 PS)FWD, 1994 to 1997
1.61,595 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol74 kW (101 PS)FWD, 1997 to 2000
1.61,595 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol75 kW (102 PS)FWD, 2000 to 2001
1.81,781 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol92 kW (125 PS)FWD or quattro, 1994 to 2001
1.8 T1,781 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol110 kW (150 PS)FWD or quattro, 1995 to 2001
1.8 T1,781 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol132 kW (180 PS)FWD or quattro, 1997 to 2001
2.42,393 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol121 kW (165 PS)FWD or quattro, 1997 to 2001
2.62,598 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol110 kW (150 PS)FWD or quattro, 1994 to 1997
2.82,771 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol128 kW (174 PS)FWD or quattro, 1994 to 1997
2.82,771 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol142 kW (193 PS)FWD or quattro, 1996 to 2001
S42,671 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol195 kW (265 PS)quattro, 1997 to 2001
RS42,671 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol280 kW (381 PS)quattro, 2000 to 2001
RS4602,671 cc, Motorkenndatenpetrol338 kW (460 PS)quattro, 2000 to 2001
1.9 DI1,896 cc, Motorkenndatendiesel55 kW (75 PS)FWD
1.9 TDI1,896 cc, Motorkenndatendiesel66 kW (90 PS)FWD
1.9 TDI1,896 cc, Motorkenndatendiesel81 kW (110 PS)FWD or quattro
1.9 TDI1,896 cc, Motorkenndatendiesel85 kW (115 PS)FWD
1.9 TDI1,896 cc, Motorkenndatendiesel85 kW (115 PS)quattro
2.5 TDI2,496 cc, Motorkenndatendiesel110 kW (150 PS)FWD or quattro

Source: Audi A4 B5, de.wikipedia.org.

Performance

VariantPower0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h)Top speed
1.674 kW (101 PS)11.9 to 14.6 s
1.674 kW (101 PS)12.4 to 14.9 s
1.675 kW (102 PS)11.9 s
1.892 kW (125 PS)10.6 to 12.3 s
1.8 T110 kW (150 PS)8.4 to 9.6 s
1.8 T132 kW (180 PS)7.9 s
2.4121 kW (165 PS)8.4 to 10.4 s
2.6110 kW (150 PS)8.7 to 9.8 s
2.8128 kW (174 PS)8.2 s
2.8142 kW (193 PS)7.3 to 9.3 s
S4195 kW (265 PS)5.6 s
1.9 DI55 kW (75 PS)16.1 s
1.9 TDI66 kW (90 PS)13.5 to 14.6 s
1.9 TDI81 kW (110 PS)11.3 to 12.8 s
1.9 TDI85 kW (115 PS)10.5 to 11.9 s
1.9 TDI85 kW (115 PS)10.9 s
2.5 TDI110 kW (150 PS)9 to 10.4 s

Source: Audi A4 B5, de.wikipedia.org.

Dimensions

Length4,448 to 4,479 mm
Width1,733 to 1,799 mm
Height1,415 to 1,419 mm
Wheelbase2,607 to 2,617 mm
Kerb weight1,170 to 1,620 kg

Source: Audi A4 B5, de.wikipedia.org.

Body styles & production

Body styles4 door saloon/sedan, 5-door Avant (estate/wagon)
Produced1999–2001
Units produced1,674,943

Trim levels

SES line

Factory colours

Aquarellgruen MetallicTropicgruen PearlCerise MetallicAlpine WhiteBrillantschwarzAmethystgrau PearlIndigo MetallicBrillantblauTornado RedLaser RedAluminum Silver MetallicGomera MicaNogaro Blue PearlPearl Ecent WhiteMing Blue MicaSamtblauBambus MetallicCasablancaweissCashmeregraver PearlVulkanschwarz Pearl

History & notable variants

The B5 generation saw significant development from 1988 to its production start in November 1994. The facelift introduced in February 1999 was known as the Grosse Produktaufwertung (Major Product Upgrade) and included a new 2.5-liter V6 Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engine for quattro models, along with six-speed manual gearboxes and high-performance variants like the Audi S4 and RS4 Avant.

Reliability & owner notes