MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA839 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+17 points over MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
72
Years
2012--2018
2016--present
Displacement
4134 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V8
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
382--385 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€2,000
€3,300--€8,300

Character

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI

"Cayenne S Diesel. Same Audi 4.0 TDI V8 family. Dieselgate fallout. Complex V8 diesel. DPF/SCR. Timing chain. 8 injectors. Pulled from market due to emissions scandal."

EA839

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

Issues Comparison

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

▲ HIGH
Dieselgate / emissions recall €0--€2,000 0 km--0 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

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

Cayenne 92A (E2) 2013--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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