What is Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC®?

If you’re a newcomer to the Mercedes-Benz community, you may be wondering, “What is 4MATIC®?” Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® is one of the most advanced all-wheel drive systems in production, thanks to its lightweight design, internal systems, and specialized parts. Whether you’re casually cruising the streets of Henderson or traversing the off-roading trails around Boulder City, 4MATIC® makes a Mercedes-Benz one of best all-wheel drive cars. Learn more about this feature and the models you can find it on today at Mercedes-Benz of Henderson!

Key Internal Systems

To achieve its incredible feats, 4MATIC® all-wheel drive uses intelligent systems like Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) and 4-Wheel Electronic Traction System (4ETS®). What exactly do these two systems do? Here’s a quick overview:

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP®): Based on the motion of your vehicle, ESP® can sense wheel-spin, oversteer, or understeer, and will use targeted braking to help course-correct.
• 4-Wheel Electronic Traction System (4ETS®): Like ESP®, 4ETS® can sense wheel-spin, but it will instead pulse the brakes of the affected wheel and allocate engine power to the wheel(s) with the best grip.

Variations on the 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive System

Mercedes-Benz strives to deliver features that fit a wide range of driver needs, and the 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system is no different. Iterations of this high-performing all-wheel drive system include variable, permanent, and 4MATIC® options. Find out more about each of these systems below:

• 4MATIC® Variable All-Wheel Drive- This is able to quickly make the change from front-wheel drive to a 50:50 front-rear split. You can use this feature to handle rough road conditions in a flash, while this option is also more fuel-efficient.
• 4MATIC® Permanent All-Wheel Drive- Using a fixed torque split to allow for constant power distribution to all four wheels, this system takes that added control offered by the variable system and switches it on permanently. You’ll experience another level of handling with this version of all-wheel drive.
• 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive- Make the switch to all-wheel drive from rear-wheel drive in a flash thanks to this intelligent feature which actually calculates your optimal torque distribution.

Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® AWD Lineup

With the Mercedes-Benz lineup, you’ll be able to find the 4MATIC® all-wheel drive feature on SUVs, but also on cars ranging from coupes to cabriolets. Check out the models that offer some version of Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive below, and then reach out to us to learn more!

Mercedes-Benz SUVs w/4MATIC® AWD

• Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV
• Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV and Coupe

Mercedes-Benz Cars w/4MATIC® AWD

• Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT 4-Door
• Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe
• Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
• Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Sedan
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, Sedan, and Cabriolet
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, Sedan, Wagon, and Cabriolet

Test Drive a Mercedes-Benz with 4MATIC® Near Laughlin!

Ready to upgrade from FWD or RWD to Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive? Schedule a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Henderson and find a powerful AWD vehicle that’ll get you around with ease. Be sure to check out our current lease and finance offers for any specials on a vehicle with 4MATIC®! To learn more about other Mercedes-Benz features, including Mercedes me, contact our team today!