From 2014 to 2018, the company manufactured the 3.0-liter Porsche MCT.BA diesel engine, which was exclusively installed on the Macan crossover in the 95B body prior to the initial restyling. This motor was similar to the CRCA power unit and was part of the EA897 diesel family.
M05.9E, MCT.BA, MCR.CC, and MCU.DB are Porsche diesel engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 2014-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 258 |
| Torque output, Nm | 580 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 16.8 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GTB2260VZK |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Porsche Macan 2015) — city — highway — combined |
8.1 6.0 6.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 198 |
The engine was installed on:
- Porsche Macan 1 (95B) in 2014 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the Porsche MCT.BA engine
When properly maintained, EA897 series diesels are incredibly dependable and rarely cause problems.
However, poor fuel is not tolerated by the contemporary common rail system with piezo injectors.
Regular oil leaks, particularly in the cylinder block, are the main cause of complaints.
Timing chains frequently stretch after 200,000 kilometers.
An EGR valve and a particulate filter are major problems, just like in many similar engines.