Re: Audi Quattro vs BMW 325 IX vs Mercedes 4-trac

[Alexei M Voloshin <Alexei.M.Voloshin-1@tc.umn.edu>]

BMW X series, at the time when they were imported to US, had a viscous 
slip center differential. Diff locks came as options I believe for both 
front and rear...
MB 4-matic all-wheel drive only operates in 1st gear.

The new BMW X series (not in US yet) have the latest Quattro system the 
last time I've heard. 
I'm not really familiar with the developments of all-wheel drive MBs MB.

Correct me if my info is out of date.

Alex


On Fri, 11 Oct 1996, SDSU wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> I would like to know how these all wheel drive systems compare, and how the
> cars compare in general.  I understand neither BMW nor Mercedes makes an all
> wheel drive model anymore, at least not that I know of, instead these makers
> have swiched to traction control.  But how were their attempts to break into
> the quattro market?  Anyone own one or at least take one out for a test
> drive?  Again, I am sorry if I am dredging up an old debate, but I am new
> subscriber, and have not yet seen a post about this.
> 
> Jim
> 
>