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Originally Posted by OnerDriver
While everything you said about how the systems differ is true, your correction of the other (right) member is not.
https://www.bmw.co.uk/discover-bmw/technology/xdrive
What is BMW xDrive?
4WD, all-wheel drive and 4x4 are all terms that are used interchangeably, but all equate to the same thing. BMW xDrive is powered by an extra layer of intelligence, making it one of the most technically advanced all-wheel drive systems in the segment.
Both of you are right, but you shouldn't say someone is wrong without learning it first.  |
Did not read your article. Maybe is one of those that claim that awd and 4wd (4x4) are the same.
They are not.
Please you go and learn first.
Awd is very different than 4wd.. please read my very small summary.
Awd does not have a second shifter, doesn not have wheel locking dif, etc.
Awd is a generic system, electronicaly controlled that helps a noboy keeping the vehicle on the road under different scenarios.
4WD is a totally different animal.
Too many people mix these terms. For a chef might sound the same. For an enthusiast in a forum, these two should not be mixed.
I dont have them handy to show you two different windows stickers from two different Fird vehicles for example, one AWD and onw 4WD. First one had an automatic transmission with an o-deman, while de second one (4WD) had two shifters and locking differential that forces both wheels to turn and spin in aunison regardless of loss of traction.
And then we can go further with automatic or selectable lockers, etc.