Video Reviews Audi vs. BMW vs. Mercedes -4x4 intelligence test TopSpeed.sk

[hovabongZA]

An interesting look at the different All wheel drive systems used by the German car manufacturers the Audi: Quattro , BMW: xDrive and Mercedes: 4matic. The tests do not necessarily prove which is the best system, but how they cope with the same challenges.


Mercedes Benz

G500

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CLS

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Audi

SQ7

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Q8

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BMW

M5

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M550i

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[hovabongZA]

The test aren’t as easy as they look.

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[tristatez28lt1]

Very interesting.

 

[hovabongZA]

Very interesting.

Very interesting I really enjoy these videos. I wish I could understand the language and watch their other reviews.

 

[Frankie G]

BMW

M5

Slightly off-topic but how times have changed with BMW's M differential from the last decade.
NB. forgive the 240p video, it was produced some 12 years ago. An oldie but a goodie..

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[hovabongZA]

Slightly off-topic but how times have changed with BMW's M differential from the last decade.
NB. forgive the 240p video, it was produced some 12 years ago. An oldie but a goodie..

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Interesting a lot has changed.

What was the difference between the 2 M6’s ?

 

[Rolf]

Interesting a lot has changed.

What was the difference between the 2 M6’s ?

I think 1 has a variable M diff and the other doesnt have any diff lock. The old M5 has 25% mech diff lock. Very interesting video.

Thanks for these interesting videos @hovabongZA about the intelligent AWD systems tests. The Lexus is not so good at testing the Rear Wheels and individual wheels as well. VW Toareg is good but I am surprised how excellent the Maserati system is.

 

[hovabongZA]

I think 1 has a variable M diff and the other doesnt have any diff lock. The old M5 has 25% mech diff lock. Very interesting video.

Thanks for these interesting videos @hovabongZA about the intelligent AWD systems tests. The Lexus is not so good at testing the Rear Wheels and individual wheels as well. VW Toareg is good but I am surpri...

Interesting so the E63 M6 came with an option of a variable differential I thought that was standard on all M6s.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Interesting so the E63 M6 came with an option of a variable differential I thought that was standard on all M6s.

It was not an option, the M differential was standard. The red M6 had it disactivated specifically for the purpose of explaining the function.

 

[Centurion]

The tests do not necessarily prove which is the best system, but how they cope with the same challenges.

This is a very important point. In challenging conditions in real life tyres will have a huge impact on the performance of the AWD system. it's still comforting to have a system that's good on stock tyres. Last year i was mighty impressed by how well my xDrive performed in the snow on summer tyres.

 

[hovabongZA]

It was not an option, the M differential was standard. The red M6 had it disactivated specifically for the purpose of explaining the function.

Much appreciated.

 

[hovabongZA]

They now time how long the vehicle take to complete the task interesting.

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[DjordjeC63]

G class could get off it instantly, if he wanted to.



p.s. there is also similar channel



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link not working, lets go like this

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[hovabongZA]

G class could get off it instantly, if he wanted to.



p.s. there is also similar channel



duszaniespokojna




link not working, lets go like this

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Thank you very much @DjordjeC63 will lost def check out more videos from this channel.

The BMW’s xDrive does seem to handle these obstacles better than the MB’s 4 matic.

G wagon is on another league.

 

[hovabongZA]

Tesla cruised through this one.

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[DjordjeC63]

Too bad Topspeed sk has no "fun test" with all 4 rollers at 4 wheels.

 

[hovabongZA]

Too bad Topspeed sk has no "fun test" with all 4 rollers at 4 wheels.

Can you post the site that does the “fun test” .

 

[hovabongZA]

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