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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA
I'm not aware of any objective standard by which today's quattro is better than today's x-drive. Care to elaborate?
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Splitting hairs considering the systems in isolation. The packaging of the rest of the car makes the difference.
They've evolved Quattro to create more playfulness over the years, but the fundamental character is still the same. S/RS models understeer, upside is straight-ahead traction and stability. You'd have it just trying to get home in a blizzard.
xDrive is intended to mimic the rwd driving experience. Even F30 335i xDrive was a tail out snow drift machine. Could be driven conservatively with the systems engaged, but turn tc off and it went absolutely sideways.
M xDrive offers/will offer the same experience, potential for driving fun. Quattro models to date don't offer the same. Not to mention, you can make the M xDrive car rwd on demand… M xDrive M3/M4 ≠ Quattro RS 5. I can see opting for the RS car, but not because of awd and dynamic driving equivalence.