The base models of the third generation of the Cayenne crossover, including the Cayenne Coupe, are equipped with the Porsche MDC.BE 3.0-liter turbo V6 engine, which has been manufactured at the Hungarian facility since 2017. The Audi A6 and A7 have a similar turbo engine installed as DLZA, while the A8 is classified as CZSE.
MDC.AB and MDC.BE are EA839-line engines.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2995 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 340 |
| Torque output, Nm | 450 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 89 |
| Compression ratio | 11.2 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | TwinScroll |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Porsche Cayenne 2019) — city — highway — combined |
11.3 8.0 9.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
| Weight, kg | 172 |
The engine was installed on:
- Porsche Cayenne 3 (9YA) since 2017;
- Porsche Cayenne 3 Coupe (9YB) since 2019.
Disadvantages of the Porsche MDC.BE engine
Although the engines in this series are not criticized on specialized forums, the runs are still modest;
Although only electrical malfunctions have been reported, the start-stop system is typically flawed;
Make sure to keep an eye on the radiators’ cleanliness because dirt quickly accumulates on them.