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      09-30-2017, 07:05 PM   #1
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Question Driving Assistant Plus vs Active Cruise Control

So as I was building my F90 M5, I noticed these 2 features.... You can select either or... not both together...

I'm a bit confused because.... it says:

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Driving Assistant Plus
Driving Assistant Plus offers greater comfort and security during monotonous or complex driving situations. These can include traffic jams, stop-and-go traffic, long journeys or through the city, on country roads or motorways. This is facilitated by Active Cruise control with Stop&Go function, for example, which maintains a desired speed from 18mph, as well as controlling the distance to the vehicle ahead. The function always depends on the speed limit currently in place. Steering and lane control assistant is available within the same speed range and supports the driver in safely keeping the car within the middle of its lane. Lane Change Warning helps to prevent collisions, by prohibiting or correcting a lane change or unintentional straying into a different lane, during heavy traffic. Furthermore, the lane change assistant even facilitates an automatic lane change. When required, approach control warning reacts by increasing intensity, light braking and, if necessary, full braking. Additionally, the vehicle recognises and warns of potential collisions in traffic situations where it is difficult for the driver to see everything around them.
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Active Cruise Control with "Stop and Go" function
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function including Approach control warning with braking function increases safety and is particularly convenient when driving in dense traffic. In addition, the system constantly measures the distance to vehicles in front and maintains a pre-selected distance. Unlike purely radar-based systems, stationary objects such as vehicles waiting at traffic lights are also recognised. When desired, Speed Limit Assist adjusts the driving speed to the current speed limit, which is determined by the Speed Limit Info with no-overtaking indicator with preview. The Stop&Go function not only regulates speed down to a standstill, but also automatically accelerates back up to the desired speed as soon as traffic flow allows it. If a vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, the BMW responds immediately when the Approach control warning, which functions even without Active Cruise Control, is activated. The first warning consists of a visual signal, while the second warning, which is triggered if there is no reaction to the first, alerts the driver by means of an acoustic signal. If the driver still has not applied the brakes, the system triggers the brakes itself, down to a maximal possible deceleration if necessary.
It sounds like the Driving Assistance Plus is the better option and it costs 1700 GBP yet I do like the Active Cruise Control with the Stop&Go Function as it helps in traffic...

so what would you choose?
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