xDrive vs Quattro vs 4matic

[empower77]

Hi all,

I am in the market for a daily driver and wanted your opinion on which of these systems are better. Which would you choose and why?

I drive through the mountains and cover close to 800 miles a week. Which is the best system when winter is just around the corner?

thanks!

 

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They're all fantastic systems and have benefits and limitations. If you get a lot of snow, you'll need winter tires regardless. Tires make a HUGE difference.

xDrive and 4Matic work electronically while Quattro is more hardware based with a diff. Don't base your purchase off of the AWD system. Any of the AWD systems with the proper set of tires will handle winter, clearance being the only issue.

 

[Centurion]

Any of the AWD systems with the proper set of tires will handle winter, clearance being the only issue.

This X 100.

Buy the AWD car you want and get a proper set of winter tyres for it and traction won't be an issue.

 

[empower77]

So my SQ5 came with Mud and Snow all seasons. Should I be getting a similar setup on the new car?

 

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So my SQ5 came with Mud and Snow all seasons. Should I be getting a similar setup on the new car?

If you'll be using the car solely in the winter in the snow, tires like Blizzacks are what you want. If you get a boat load of snow and ice, get studded tires.

 

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[Centurion]

So my SQ5 came with Mud and Snow all seasons. Should I be getting a similar setup on the new car?

What conditions will you drive in?

 

[empower77]

What conditions will you drive in?

I live in the mid Atlantic and drive west to work every week. I go through the mountains with switch backs and high elevation areas. My fear is snow/ ice and rain especially during the winter and I want to make sure I have the right car/ tire combo for the job