2.7 Biturbo vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+27 points over 2.7 Biturbo
0 / 100
CAUTION 2.7 Biturbo Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

2.7 Biturbo
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
82
Years
1999--2005
2008--2017
Displacement
2671 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
265--380 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€6,000
€1,000--€2,200

Character

2.7 Biturbo

"C5 S4/RS4, B5 S4. Twin K03/K04 turbos. Turbo failure common. Oil sludge if neglected. Coolant pipes. RS4 variant hugely powerful but maintenance-intensive. Specialist only."

EA837 3.0T SC

"Most reliable S-model Audi ever. Supercharged = instant. Known issues cheap. 200k+ km."

Issues Comparison

2.7 Biturbo 2

◆ CRITICAL
Twin turbo failure (K03/K04) €1,500--€4,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Oil sludge formation €500--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

EA837 3.0T SC 3

● MODERATE
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure €200--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €500--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

2.7 Biturbo 2

A4 B5 1997--2002 A4 B5 2000--2001

EA837 3.0T SC 8

A5 8T 2009--2016 A4 B8 2009--2015 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C6 2008--2011 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2012--2017
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