What is Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive?

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If you’re looking at a new Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV, a Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC® SUV, or a Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV, you may be wondering what 4MATIC® means. 4MATIC® is the all-wheel drive system of Mercedes-Benz. It improves driver confidence by providing more traction and control on slippery Darlington roads. Learn more about Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® and how it works below, then take a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Florence.

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How Does Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive Work?

The 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system in your Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC® SUV or Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV works in four different ways to enhance your driving ability in Sumter and beyond:

 

  • Braking, acceleration, and steering all depend on the force sent to your car’s tires. By expanding the power distribution from the front or rear wheels to all four, it maximizes the force that can be sent to the road.
  • When you’re headed into a corner, the outside wheels take a longer path than the inside ones. That causes them to rotate at different speeds. The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® AWD system monitors wheel spin and ensures it’s running as it should.
  • Loose dirt, patches of ice, and sudden rain can change a road surface quickly. Luckily, the 4MATIC® AWD system in your Mercedes-benz GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV monitors conditions and adjusts brakes and engine output to match. It works with an electronic traction system to maintain control.
  • In high-performance driving situations, being able to send different amounts of torque to each wheel maximizes your handling. Luckily, your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV does just that.

Mercedes-Benz Vehicles with Standard 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive

The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system is standard at certain trim levels of popular models like the C-Class Sedan, and GLE SUV. Here’s a quick list of the configurations of some of your favorite models that are standard equipped with 4MATIC® AWD:

4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive Sedans, Coupes, Cabriolets, and Wagons

  • Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC® Sedan
  • Mercedes-AMG® C 43 4MATIC® Sedan 
  • Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC® Sedan
  • Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC® Sedan 
  • Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC® All-Terrain
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC® Coupe
  • Mercedes-AMG® CLA 35 Coupe 
  • Mercedes-AMG® CLA 45 S 4MATIC®+ 
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet 
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC® Cabriolet 
  • Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC® Sedan
  • Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC® Sedan
  • Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC® Sedan
  • Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC® Sedan 
  • Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC® Sedan 

4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive SUVs

  • Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC® SUV
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC® SUV 
  • Mercedes-AMG® GLB 35 SUV 4MATIC® 
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV and Coupe
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV
  • Mercedes-AMG® GLC 43 4MATIC® SUV 
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV  
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC® SUV  
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC® SUV  
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC® SUV  
  • Mercedes-AMG® GLE 53 4MATIC®+ SUV
  • Mercedes-AMG® GLE 63 4MATIC®+ SUV
  • Mercedes-AMG® GLE 53 4MATIC®+ Coupe 
  • Mercedes-AMG® GLE 63 4MATIC®+ Coupe 
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV
  • Mercedes-AMG® GLS 63 4MATIC®+ 

4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive EVs 

  • EQB 300 4MATIC® SUV
  • EQB 350 4MATIC® SUV
  • EQE 350 4MATIC® Sedan
  • EQE 500 4MATIC® Sedan
  • AMG® EQE 4MATIC®+ Sedan 
  • EQE 350 4MATIC® SUV
  • EQE 500 4MATIC® SUV
  • AMG® EQE 4MATIC®+ SUV
  • EQS 450 4MATIC® Sedan
  • EQS 580 4MATIC® Sedan
  • AMG® EQS 4MATIC®+ Sedan 
  • EQS 450 4MATIC® SUV
  • EQS 580 4MATIC® SUV

Upgrade to 4MATIC® AWD On a Budget

Are you shopping for a 4MATIC®-equipped vehicle on a budget? Check out our pre-owned inventory to find a like-new Mercedes-Benz with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. Our used selection is constantly changing, so if you’re looking for something specific like a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC® SUV, be sure to check in frequently.

Test-Drive a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC® in Florence

Are you ready to see the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system in action? Visit our dealership near Marion today. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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