MCF 4.8 V8 TT vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA839 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over MCF 4.8 V8 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCF 4.8 V8 TT Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

MCF 4.8 V8 TT
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
2016--2023
2016--present
Displacement
4806 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V8
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
520--630 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€3,300--€8,300

Character

MCF 4.8 V8 TT

"Panamera Turbo/Turbo S. Last Porsche 4.8 V8. Twin-turbo. Timing chain. Oil consumption under track use. Replaced by 4.0 V8. Powerful and refined."

EA839

"Audi-derived V6TT. Strong, refined. Coolant transfer tube is Achilles heel. Porsche tax on repairs."

Issues Comparison

MCF 4.8 V8 TT 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain €1,000--€3,000 100,000 km--180,000 km

EA839 4

▲ HIGH
Coolant transfer tube leak €1,500--€3,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo wastegate rattle €800--€2,500 40,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil separator valve failure €400--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €600--€1,400 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

MCF 4.8 V8 TT 1

Cayenne 92A (E2) 2014--2017

EA839 5

Macan 95B 2014--2018 Panamera 970 2013--2016 Cayenne 3.0T E3 2018--present SUV Cayenne S E3 2019--present SUV Panamera 3.0T 971 2016--present Sedan
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