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Originally Posted by JK42
No they don't contend with BMW in Europe either. Their engines are a joke, and their "quattro" transmission system loses between 15% and 25% of the engine's power and torque, instead of BMW's typical transmission loss which is only around 4%, so with BMW you get nearly all the engine power to the ground through your tyres, with Audi, forget about it.
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Jussi  |
Your numbers are off here. Audi's AWD system (as with most center diff AWD systems) is usually factored between 22-25% drivetrain loss. RWD BMWs (and most other RWD vehicles) are usually factored at 15-18%. I prefer RWD for spirited driving, but that 2-10% increase in loss may be worth it depending on your priorities for the car.
-Adam