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      07-05-2013, 04:40 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by ZigmundUK View Post
Not really. You get more of a 0-20 benefit. Ie the traction to get going. Once traction is achieved the s drive wins hands down. Some site had more measurements and the s drive was quicker to 100 usually even though the 60 was reached by x first. It's all academic anyway as the differences you're talking about are small compared to human factors.

Maybe the x drive just has better traction coz its a bit heavier?
Good points, but mostly that would be true if you compare a 330d xdrive and 330d sdrive, but if you go for a 335d xdrive, the closest sdrive is the 330d. Probably indicative that there is too much power for the back wheels alone
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