Disco 4 in the snow ?

[so called]

Hi all, I just wanted to ask opinions regarding my selection of vehicle for a visit to Germany next week.
I have an MB CLS which already has Winter tyres fitted but I would prefer to make the trip in my Wifes Discovery 4 which has the factory fitted 'all season' tyres.
Can someone please give me an idea of what I can expect from the Discovery with these tyres if we have snow.
I cant see the Discovery being any worse than the rear wheel MB regardless of tyres.

I'm in Germany at the moment and, although no snow yet, the temp is down this week so its expected any time.

Done the December Christmas Markets trip many times in TVR's which normally turns onto a white knuckle ride when the weather changes.
First time for years that I have a choice from sensible cars
(too correct myself, we did it in the Evoque last year as my Wife refused to do another TVR winter trip )

Any comments gratefully received.
Thanks,
Tony.

Edited by so called on Monday 1st December 11:27

[so called]

Thanks for the feedback chaps.
Unfortunately we didn't encounter snow in the Evoque last year so no grasp of the terrain mode performance.
Yes, I'll bear in mind the weight issue. Don't want to prang my Wife's car, it could be painful

Yes, pictures if we get snow.

Cheers.

[so called]

Jurgen Schmidt said:

You have great taste in cars!

you too Jurgen.

[so called]

TheAllSeeingPie said:

I thought you only have to have M+S, Snow or the mountain logo if the car is registered there? Although some regions will stop you going up in the mountains without winter tyres. Make sure if you use snow chains you put them on all 4 wheels, or if you only have a pair stick them on the front. My FFRR used to drive the same in slushy, icy and cold conditions on winters as it did in the dry on summers as long as you wern't driving like a twonk. In snow it was absolutely fantastic but sometimes did need a bit of extra stopping distance. You can turn on grass, gravel & snow if it makes you feel better (and you want to see the diffs lock on the displays) but the programs only marginally adjust the settings and when the wheels slip in normal mode it tends to move towards a GGS-like mode automatically.

That was my understanding. I've been coming over in the winter for many years and bought winters for the first time only last year. Never had a problem with the Police, only with TVR's
In the past, I was told I may get stopped in certain areas.
As we're heading to Braunschweig in the north then a trip to Goslar is planned but I think we should be OK as that's at the foot of the Hertz Mountains (large hills).
Thanks again,
Tony.

[so called]

jamiebae said:

The CLS will be fine, unless you're heading up to a ski resort. Lots of people use RWD saloons here and on winter tyres they'll deal with anything that the normal roads encounter, I don't think the Disco would be any better in 95% of the conditions you might encounter.

Yes, The CLS is with me now in Germany and gets plenty of winter experience here.
I'm heading home today in the CLS and then coming back again on Sunday.
My choice being the CLS with winter tyres or the Discovery without.

I fancy doing the drive in the Discovery as it will be the first time and I wondered which might be considered the more sensible choice.

I guess that in either case the weather will need to pretty bad to be a problem. That was not the case in my TVR experiences.

[so called]

Well not seen any snow and only a few days left.
Heading to Gossler, Hertz Mountains tomorrow but only lowland so still not being tested.

As an aside, the Disco is an absolute pleasure to drive.
I enjoyed my Wife's Evoque for a similar trip last year but love the Disco.
Maybe I'll keep it for myself when she's ready for a change.