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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| 4Matic torque-split?
I read that the torque split on the GL was 50/50...?? I thought the original ML has this, and had problems, so it was soon changed to 48/52. So why back to 50/50 if it was problematic earlier (if it really is 50/50)? What do the W164 and W251 have? |
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cmitch
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: 4Matic torque-split?
According to articles I've read, it does have 50/50 but it's some sort of limited slip differiential which allows the torque split to vary according to conditions.
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: 4Matic torque-split?
Interesting. LSD in an SUV sounds like something Brabus would make.  |
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lkchris
Veteran
Date registered: Nov 2006
Location: Albuquerque
Vehicle(s): '07 GL320CDI, '06 E320CDI
Posts: 144
| Re: 4Matic torque-split?
No, all 4Wds have a differential betweeen front and rear. The more sophisticated models have something like viscous coupling to shift power where it's needed. http://www.whnet.com/4x4/ets.html
Edited by lkchris 2/12/2007 2:36 PM
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