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

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With Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, you’re getting more traction, control, and confidence on the streets of Lee's Summit. Available in many Mercedes-Benz vehicles, this exciting and advanced AWD system offers lots of benefits, such as: 

  • More grip during bad weather, including rain, sleet, or snow
  • Preserves strong fuel economy
  • Distributes power to the wheels that can use it best

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

There are four ways to enhance your driving ability in the Leawood, KS area and beyond:

  • Braking, acceleration, and steering will depend on the force sent to your car’s tires. Expanding the power distribution from the front or rear wheels to all four maximizes the force you can send to the road.
  • When driving into a corner, the outside wheels take a longer path than the inside tires, causing them to rotate at different speeds. The 4MATIC® system monitors wheel spin to ensure it’s running correctly.
  • Loose dirt, patches of ice, and sudden rain can quickly change the road’s surface. The 4MATIC® AWD system monitors conditions and adjusts brakes and engine output to match while also working with an electronic traction system to keep control.
  • Sending different amounts of torque to each wheel allows you to maximize your handling in high-performance driving situations. And 4MATIC® all-wheel drive does that.

Which Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Include 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive as Standard?

Certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system as a standard. These modes include the A-Class Sedan, C-Class Sedan, and GLE SUV. Below is a look at the configurations that include the 4MATIC® AWD as a standard.

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

Many Mercedes-Benz AMG® vehicles also include their version of 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, such as AMG® Performance 4MATIC®. 

Check Out Our 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive Selection Today!

Ready to trade in your vehicle for an exciting new Mercedes-Benz vehicle with 4MATIC® AWD? If you’re on a tight budget but want to upgrade to a 4MATIC®-equipped vehicle, our pre-owned inventory offers a wide range of models like a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC® SUV. 

Call us today to get things started! Our team will answer your questions while searching for the new or pre-owned luxury vehicle better suited for your Overland Park, KS drives. Schedule your test drive today!

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