4matic vs quattro

[Ti Kan]

Indeed.  Moreover, to confuse things even further, there are multiple
generations of MB 4-Matic as well.  As I understand it, the current
4-Matic as found on the M-class (and probably on the other Merciless Benzes
cars too) uses EDL all around (i.e., open diffs everywhere, and relies only
on ABS to brake spinning wheels).  Audi's quattro IV (on all current models
except the TT and A3/S3) uses EDL only from side to side.  The front-rear
split is via a Torsen diff.  I would think that the Audi system is going
to be more capable as a result.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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Joseph Pizzimenti writes:
> Since there are several different quattro iterations
> (lockers, center and rear torsens, center torsen and
> rear EDL, need I mention ESP and the Haldex-TT
> system?), you should probably be a lil more specific.
> I see this turning into another torsen debate, so I
> offer no input but criticism, as usual.  :-)
>
> Joe
> --- Bob <bob at audisport.com> wrote:
> > Someone have any pros and cons between these two
> > systems? Any good
> > reading out there that compares them?
> > TIA
> > Bob