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

A luxury ride can transform your Wilsonville commute with reliable performance that can adapt to the elements. That’s why the available Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive system is offered on a vast range of Mercedes-Benz models. It improves your driving by delivering better grip during inclimate weather, maintaining your fuel efficiency, and distributing power more evenly. Discover how you can take your ride to the next level with Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive at Mercedes-Benz of Portland today!

What is 4MATIC® All-Wheel-Drive?

When you upgrade your luxury vehicle with the seamless control of the 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive system, you’ll notice a major difference in your driving capabilities across four different areas. Take a look at the benefits of Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive:

• 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 4MATIC® system monitors wheel spin and makes sure everything is operating as intended.
• Loose dirt, patches of ice, and sudden rain can change a road surface quickly. Luckily, the 4MATIC® AWD system monitors conditions and adjusts the 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.

4MATIC® Drivetrain Options

To meet the needs of your Portland commute, there are several 4MATIC® drivetrain options that offer their own unique perks and benefits. See below:

•  4MATIC® Variable All-Wheel Drive: Available on the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, CLA, and GLA models, this drivetrain automatically switches between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive to respond instantly to difficult or demanding conditions while also maximizing fuel efficiency.
• 4MATIC® Permanent All-Wheel Drive: Available on models such as the C-Class sedan or G-Class SUV, this splits power at a 45:55 or 50:50 ratio between axles, depending on the model. It sends more torque to the wheel that has the most traction and is spinning the least, while its design allows for more rear legroom and produces less noise and vibration on the road.
• AMG® Performance 4MATIC® Variable and Permanent All-Wheel Drive: Available on AMG® configurations with 4MATIC® drivetrains, this delivers even more control thanks to the addition of a multi-disc clutch with AMG® electrohydraulic control within the rear differential.

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

The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system is available across many of the brand’s celebrated sedan, SUV, and crossover lineups. No matter if you prefer the look and feel of a compact model or something more sporty, you can get reliable and stable performance in your next ride. See the different lineups that offer Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® AWD support below:

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 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

Explore the 4MATIC® Drivetrain Upgrades at Mercedes-Benz of Portland

Now that you know more about how Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® AWD can keep you moving with precision and ease on Portland roads, find your next ride at Mercedes-Benz of Portland. Check out more helpful Mercedes-Benz features, or explore our new vehicle specials for savings on 4MATIC® drivetrain options. Contact us today for more information, or schedule a test drive at our Portland dealership!