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

Available across several Mercedes-Benz models, the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC®® all-wheel drive system gives you additional traction and control on Petaluma roads. Drive with confidence as this cutting-edge all-wheel drive system distributes power to the wheels that need it most, grips the road during inclement weather, and maintains your vehicle’s fuel economy all at once. Ready to learn more? Read on with this guide from Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa and see how Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC®® all-wheel drive can enhance your day-to-day drives.

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

There are different ways the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC®® all-wheel drive can be applied to your vehicle. There are some vehicles with 4MATIC®® or 4MATIC®®+ Variable all-wheel drive, which allows the drivetrain to go from front- or rear-wheel drive to all-wheel drive as needed. Other vehicles have 4MATIC®® Permanent all-wheel drive, meaning power is always applied across all four wheels. Here are the different ways these systems can help you on your Windsor drives:

• With the 4MATIC®® Variable all-wheel drive, your drivetrain system will distribute power across the wheels as needed, switching to all-wheel drive to enhance your braking, acceleration, and steering power.
• When you turn a corner, your outside wheels and inside wheels follow slightly different paths and spin at slightly different speeds. The 4MATIC®® system monitors these wheel rotations to ensure your vehicle is gripping the road as it should.
• The 4MATIC®® system can sense changes in road conditions and will adjust brakes and engine output to help you maintain control.
• Craving high performance? The 4MATIC®® system is ready to help by sending different amounts of torque to each wheel to maximize your handling. 

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

With the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC®® all-wheel drive system spread across several lineups, check out this list of models that come with 4MATIC®®:

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

Several more models have the 4MATIC®® all-wheel drive system available, like the Mercedes-Benz AMG® performance vehicles that come with 4MATIC® Variable, 4MATIC®+ Variable, and 4MATIC® Permanent all-wheel drive options. 

Discover Your Next Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® AWD Model with Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa!

Want to experience the luxury of a Mercedes-Benz in conjunction with the amazing 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive system? Contact Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa to set up a test drive and feel the power and performance of the 4MATIC® system for yourself!