The 4MATIC all-wheel drive distributes power to where it is needed.
The 4MATIC permanent AWD system increases safety in wet weather conditions, on ice, snow and on poor roads. Instead of using conventional differential locks, the current Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC generation employs electronics perfectly attuned to the vehicle.
- Optimum distribution: 4MATIC splits the engine power in a ratio of 45%:55% between the front and the rear axles– to give the greatest traction in any situation
- 4ETS: the system precisely and systematically brakes spinning wheels and thus enables the vehicle to move off and accelerate with power – even in adverse weather conditions or on poor road surfaces
- Lightweight construction: thanks to its compact design, intelligent choice of materials and high efficiency rate, it carries only a fraction more weight than the rear-wheel-drive model
- Availability: 4MATIC is available exclusively in conjunction with the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission and is not available for 12-cylinder models, AMG vehicles, the S 400 HYBRID and the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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