5.2 V10 TFSI vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+20 points over 5.2 V10 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.2 V10 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

5.2 V10 TFSI
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
82
Years
2008--2024
2008--2017
Displacement
5204 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V10
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
560--620 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€8,000
€1,000--€2,200

Character

5.2 V10 TFSI

"RS6/RS7 C7, R8 V10 Performance. Twin-turbo V10. Carbon buildup. Turbo failure at high mileage. Coil packs. Timing chain. Incredible performance but maintenance costs match."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

Issues Comparison

5.2 V10 TFSI 1

◆ CRITICAL
Turbo failure €3,000--€8,000 80,000 km--150,000 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

5.2 V10 TFSI 2

R8 Type 4S 2019--2024 R8 Type 4S 2019--2024

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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