M28.70/M28.80 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 3.6 V6 TT ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over M28.70/M28.80
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M28.70/M28.80 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

M28.70/M28.80
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
75
Years
2017--present
2014--present
Displacement
3996 cc
3604 cc
Layout
V8
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
550--630 hp
400--440 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,800--€10,200
€400--€1,000

Character

M28.70/M28.80

"Brute force V8TT. 550-630hp. Reliable but maintenance costs are eye-watering. Turbo oil lines need watching."

MCX 3.6 V6 TT

"Cayenne S, Panamera. Larger MCX variant. Same EA839 family. Strong, refined. Timing chain. Carbon buildup. Expensive but predictable maintenance."

Issues Comparison

M28.70/M28.80 4

▲ HIGH
Turbo oil feed line leak €2,000--€5,000 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Ignition coil / spark plug failure €400--€1,200 40,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Coolant line / hose deterioration €800--€2,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine/transmission mount wear €600--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

M28.70/M28.80 4

Panamera 971 2017--2020 Panamera 971 2020--2024 Cayenne Turbo E3 2018--present SUV Cayenne Turbo GT E3 2021--present SUV

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 3

Macan 95B 2014--2019 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2015--2017 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2014--2017
Full M28.70/M28.80 Report Full MCX 3.6 V6 TT Report