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Originally Posted by gspannu
The VDC does not alter the transmission, it only affects the chassis.
When you switch from Comfort mode to Sport Mode, the car switches both transmission & suspension/ steering modes.
You have a choice (in iDrive setting) to control what Sport mode does. You can chose either chassis or transmission or both. Choosing chassis only; gives you sport mode with tighter steering, firmer suspension but no difference to gear shifts.
VDC adds an additional mode (Comfort plus) - this really softens up the suspension and the Sport mode just makes the car more firmer/ planted than without VDC.
As I had written, you need to drive with/ without VDC to feel the difference.
Test it over 2 scenarios: A winding country road (but smooth, no potholes) to check out the additional stability. Put in Sport or Sport+.
Then also check it on city road with potholes or speed breakers, etc… in Comfort+ mode.
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Thanks, that is really helpful - VDC seems like a good option. Do you think it would 'cope' with 18" alloys with VDC & not be too harsh? Thinking about the luxury line for the new 5 & if would be a bit more engaging?