6.0 W12 vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+40 points over 6.0 W12
0 / 100
AVOID 6.0 W12 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

6.0 W12
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
42
82
Years
2003--2010
2020--present
Displacement
5998 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V12
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
450 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,300--€10,900
€300--€1,200

Character

6.0 W12

"D3 A8 W12, Phaeton. Two VR6 blocks merged. 4 timing chains. Ignition coil failures (12). Oil leaks everywhere. Coolant system complex. Beautiful engineering nightmare. Parts extinct in some markets."

EA888 Gen 4

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

Issues Comparison

6.0 W12 2

◆ CRITICAL
4 timing chains + guides €3,000--€10,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Ignition coil failure (12 coils) €300--€900 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

6.0 W12 1

A8 D3 2003--2010

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
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