5.0/5.2 V10 vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+24 points over 5.0/5.2 V10
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.0/5.2 V10 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

5.0/5.2 V10
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
82
Years
2006--2015
2020--present
Displacement
5204 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V10
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
435--525 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,600
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

"Gen 3 refined. Higher compression, better cooling. Strong long-term outlook."

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

EA888 Gen 4 2

● MODERATE
Oil dilution — cold/short trips €0--€500 0 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR valve fouling (petrol EGR) €300--€700 80,000 km--160,000 km

Models

5.0/5.2 V10 2

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

EA888 Gen 4 9

A1 35 TFSI GB 2018--2024 Hatchback A3 35 TFSI 8Y 2020--2024 Hatchback A4 2.0 TFSI B9 2015--2024 Sedan A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI B9 2015--2024 Wagon A5 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Coupe A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Fastback A6 2.0 TFSI C8 2018--2024 Sedan Q3 35 TFSI F3 2018--2024 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI FY 2017--2024 SUV
Full 5.0/5.2 V10 Report Full EA888 Gen 4 Report