Understanding Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® Technology

When you hear the phrase “Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® Technology”, it may sound vaguely futuristic and possibly hard to understand. But, in fact, it’s pretty straightforward—4MATIC® is an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) technology that allows you to drive in any terrain and any weather conditions. So whether you’re off-roading in the desert or driving up a snowy mountain, 4MATIC® helps you cruise through these areas safely and confidently.

Let’s look at the details of how 4MATIC® AWD helps you tackle any road (or off-road) conditions.

Components of 4MATIC® Technology

4MATIC® System Design

The 4MATIC® system works by feeding power to your Mercedes vehicle’s front axles through a transfer case in the transmission. At the same time, a limited slip differential balances that power between the car’s front and rear. Once the power is distributed, sensors throughout the vehicle manage the torque distribution for each wheel, which gives Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® vehicles greater traction and acceleration than vehicles without this system.

Two Different Drivetrains

When you select a Mercedes-Benz vehicle with 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive, you have two drivetrain options. They are the following:

• 4MATIC® Variable All-Wheel Drive: With this variable AWD drivetrain, your Mercedes vehicle will switch from purely front-wheel drive (FWD) to AWD when it encounters harsh or slippery road conditions. This drivetrains adaptability increases your vehicle’s fuel economy while also keeping you safe when things get a little more treacherous.
• 4MATIC® Permanent All-Wheel Drive: With the 4MATIC® Permanent AWD, the All-Wheel Drive is always activated to tackle any tough terrain or road conditions that you encounter. It has a fixed torque split that constantly supplies power to all four of your vehicle’s wheels. This 4MATIC® drivetrain improves your Mercedes-Benz vehicle’s overall handling and ride comfort.

Mercedes-Benz 4-ETS Technology

What’s 4-ETS? It’s the 4-Wheel Electronic Traction System, which is a system designed by Mercedes to detect the onset of wheelspin. When this system detects wheelspin, it rapidly pulses the brake on the slipping wheel or wheels. That action sends torque and power to that wheel or those wheels, and it helps you get out of snow, sand, or mud.

What are the Advantages of Mercedes 4MATIC® Technology?

As mentioned above multiple times, the biggest advantage of driving a Mercedes vehicle with a 4MATIC® system is the amount of traction and grip it gets. Even if your car begins to slip, this system immediately starts working to regain traction and get you through whatever tough terrain (such as mud, sand, or uneven ground) or road conditions (like snow or ice). Colorado has all kinds of terrain throughout the state, with particularly mountainous terrain surrounding Denver and its suburbs, including Littleton, Aurora, and Lakewood. A Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® vehicle can help you navigate steep inclines, snow, mud, and any other types of road and terrain issues you may encounter.

Browse Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC® Vehicle in Littleton, CO

Are you looking for a car, truck, or SUV with AWD that can handle anything? If you are and you’re in the Denver area, come visit us in Littleton. You can browse our All-Wheel Drive vehicle inventory and then reach out to us when you’re ready to start the purchase process. And don’t forget to check out our fantastic new vehicle specials, which include lease deals and low APR financing.

Contact us online or at (720) 647-9421 to begin buying your AWD Mercedes.