X3 2.0d xdrive M sport
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£6,950
- Year/Month: 2012/0
- Stock ID: T119825
- Transmission: Automatic
- CC: 2000
- Mileage: 191300
- Fuel Type: Diesel
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On the BMW saloons, the xDrive system in BMW Xdrive for sale cars or vehicles operates through a cascade of gears connected to clutches which, depending on grip, share the driving torque on the front and rear wheels. The same system is also used on the SUVs of the discussed Car vendor but, having no need to contain much the dimensions of the box where the central mechanisms of the xDrive are located, use a distribution chain that transfers the power of the engine on the axis that has more adherences.
With Exceptional Road Holding
In addition to the torque distribution of the axles, BMW has also developed the Performance Control which, acting in conjunction with the ABS, breaks the wheels so as to always obtain the right rotation, maximizing traction on each side. Dynamic Performance Control works without the use of brakes, thanks to the differentials that control every single wheel at all times, distributing the drive torque in the best way, not only in poor grip conditions but also on every single curve, thus allowing exceptional road holding at all speeds.
X-Drive, Engine, and Torque
Approx, all vehicles of the brand/ used BMW Xdrive with all-wheel drive use the same engine torque distribution system that only differs between sedans and SUVs due to the presence or absence of a chain distribution system. The All wheel drive is controlled by the electronics that, in just a few seconds, manages the opening or closing, even partial, of the clutches inside the gearbox that activate the distribution of torque between the two axles.
As soon as the DSC detects a loss of grip, it shifts the power to the more stable axis, allowing optimal driveability on each surface. Each model differs slightly from the others but, in general, the big proportion of the driving torque is sent to the rear wheels, with rest to the front. When necessary, however, the system can decide to change the distribution percentage up to give whole of the torque to a single axis, so as to exploit the traction of the vehicle.
On All Types of Asphalt
On all types of asphalt, the xDrive proved to be excellent, perfectly distributing the drive torque according to the traction of each axle. The xDrive system proved to be slightly different, favouring the rear axle for a more lively and sporty driving, with the car being driven and entertained. The result on the snowy asphalt is well with excellent traction and no problem whatsoever, almost as if there was no snow at all. It should be noted that the discussed info is just for awareness purposes only. The final decision will be the total buyer responsibility. Therefore, to get and enjoy the actual output of paid BMW Xdrive price; a user should check and verify all aspects of the discussed vehicle.
For Experienced Drivers
A positive note, for experienced drivers, BMW allows two phases for deactivating the controls, one increases the intervention thresholds of the driver assistance systems, the other allows the complete deactivation of the systems, so that a used car buyer can test the real efficiency of the chassis without the electronics intervening to overcome any shortcomings of the same.
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