5.0 V10 TT (BUH) vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+34 points over 5.0 V10 TT (BUH)
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.0 V10 TT (BUH) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

5.0 V10 TT (BUH)
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
82
Years
2008--2010
2008--2017
Displacement
4991 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V10
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
580 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€4,500--€13,000
€1,000--€2,200

Character

5.0 V10 TT (BUH)

"RS6 C6. Twin KKK K24 turbos on Lamborghini V10 block. Most powerful Audi estate ever. Turbo failure, intercooler pipes, carbon buildup. Cooling system under extreme stress. Maintenance costs astronomical. Specialist only."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

Issues Comparison

5.0 V10 TT (BUH) 3

◆ CRITICAL
Twin turbo failure (K24) €3,000--€8,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Cooling system under stress €500--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Carbon buildup (DI V10) €1,000--€3,000 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

5.0 V10 TT (BUH) 1

A6 C6 2008--2010

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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