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Sport Auto tested RWD and AWD on the Ring
Sport Auto I think has the first comparison with the same driver on the 'Ring.
AWD 7:28:57 RWD 7:30:79 So Both are M4s. Same Driver. Same Tires So settled! AWD is the highest performance version.
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I haven't watched the video yet, but I thought the difference would be a little larger.
There was a similar test done by a British reviewer, same driver same track, and the difference was about two seconds on a 2min sub lap time. Personally I will go for a xDrive when I order my G80 in the future. I would have more confidence in tighter corners knowing the xDrive will help me increase pace and traction, as well as the launching ability.
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I think M3 and M4 are GT cars!
Track performance is not the issue. If you want a track car so many better options. X drive is a way better car. Better SAFETY, Better ACCELERATION and TRACTION , ALL YEAR car if you deal with snow. Unless you need a manual car I don't see the reason to go for RWD the price and the weight difference is not an issue. Much better resale value with X drive and much more second hand appeal |
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And any difference in cost is easily offset by residual value of having an AWD car.
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Regarding xDrive being a no-brainer, that might be the case up north, but down here in the South, I have no real use for AWD. I don't launch my car at every stoplight, and the RWD version actually has a lot of traction. I actually eliminated BMW AWD cars from my short list because I currently have an E53 X5 4.8is and just spent $1,800 replacing the front differential that grenaded itself. In addition, the added complexity and packaging makes an xDrive car overall much more difficult to work on, even for things unrelated to the driveline.
To get to the point: I think RWD and AWD both have a purpose for different audiences. The RWD version is less maintenance and way easier to work on, and that's especially valuable for people like me who never see snow and enjoy turning their own wrenches. |
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