Q5 Quattro vs Xdrive
 

Hey guys just finished watching some
Videos of how the new xdrive apparently demolishes our good name
Of audi quattro, what are we audi fans supposed to think about that,
What are your thoughts?
To me it looks like BMW is cheating somehow, ive seen what audis are capable
So i believe its a load of BS but your thoughts?

Re: Q5 Quattro vs Xdrive
 

In the video I see Audi Q5, then Volvo, Peugeot, Ford, Volvo. No BMW? :confused:

Re: Q5 Quattro vs Xdrive
 

This is only one of many videos of Quattro apparently failing in the face of other AWD systems. Watch the related videos

Re: Q5 Quattro vs Xdrive
 

My hypothesis is that about half of these tests are rigged (traction control disabled on the competition, etc) and the other ones the tests are biased in one way or another to favor a specific system.

Still have yet to see a convincing comparison (not that I'm an Audi fanboy)

Re: Q5 Quattro vs Xdrive
 

The only tests I trust are actual driving experiences. I could care less about ramps and spinning wheels and whatever else they tend to show in these videos, there is no way to tell how it is setup and if everything is fair. Quattro on my A4 has been excellent so far this winter on snow and ice and that is all that matters to me.