5.0/5.2 V10 vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+24 points over 5.0/5.2 V10
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.0/5.2 V10 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

5.0/5.2 V10
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
82
Years
2006--2015
2008--2017
Displacement
5204 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V10
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Supercharged
Power
435--525 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,600
€1,000--€2,200

Character

5.0/5.2 V10

"S6/S8 C6, R8 V10 NA. Lamborghini-shared V10. Carbon buildup on DI variants. Timing chain (complex). Coil pack failures (10). Oil consumption. Incredible engine but expensive to own."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

Issues Comparison

5.0/5.2 V10 2

▲ HIGH
Carbon buildup (DI variants) €800--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Ignition coil failure (10 coils) €200--€600 40,000 km--80,000 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

5.0/5.2 V10 2

A6 C6 2006--2011 R8 Type 42 2009--2015

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
Full 5.0/5.2 V10 Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report