MCX 4.0 V8 E-Hybrid vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA839 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over MCX 4.0 V8 E-Hybrid
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 4.0 V8 E-Hybrid Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

MCX 4.0 V8 E-Hybrid
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
2019--present
2016--present
Displacement
3996 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V8
V6
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Turbo
Power
680--700 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€8,000
€3,300--€8,300

Character

MCX 4.0 V8 E-Hybrid

"Cayenne/Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. V8 + electric motor. Most powerful Porsche SUV/sedan. Battery degradation concern. Engine itself reliable. PHEV complexity."

EA839

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

Issues Comparison

MCX 4.0 V8 E-Hybrid 1

● MODERATE
PHEV battery degradation €2,000--€8,000 60,000 km--150,000 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

MCX 4.0 V8 E-Hybrid 1

Panamera 971 2018--2024

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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