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

Kansas City drivers know that a Mercedes-Benz offers performance unlike any other vehicle. When it comes to enhanced traction and handling, that performance can be linked to the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive. It’s available on many Mercedes-Benz sedans and SUVs and it provides power to the wheels that can best use it, which creates more grip in bad weather conditions, like rain and sleet, and a stronger fuel economy. Learn more about what vehicles are available with Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive and how it works before you dive into the new Mercedes-Benz inventory at Mercedes-Benz of Wichita.

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

There are four specific ways that your Merriam drives will be enhanced with a Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® or Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC®:

• Braking, acceleration, and steering depend on the power 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 4MATIC® system monitors wheel spin and makes sure 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 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, 4MATIC® all-wheel drive does just that.

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

Many Mercedes-Benz vehicles come equipped with 4MATIC® as a standard feature that makes Salina driving a dream. That’s one of the perks of buying a luxury performance vehicle. You’ll find 4MATIC® standard on models like the A-Class Sedan, C-Class Sedan, and GLE SUV. Here are the configurations of other Mercedes-Benz vehicles that include 4MATIC® in their standard equipment:

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

• Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC® Sedan
• Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC® Coupe, Sedan, and Cabriolet
• Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC® Sedan
• Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC® Coupe, Sedan, Wagon, and Cabriolet
• Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC® Coupe
• Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 4MATIC® Coupe
• Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC® Sedan
• Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC® Coupe and Sedan

Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive SUVs

• Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC® SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC® SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV and Coupe
• Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC® SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV
• Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV

You’ll also find the all-wheel drive on Mercedes-Benz AMG® vehicles under the name AMG® Performance 4MATIC®.

Learn More About Your Next Mercedes-Benz with Mercedes-Benz of Wichita

Now that you know which Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive, take some time to learn even more about Mercedes-Benz features and models. Visit our Mercedes-Benz research hub today for the latest information about our brand.