What is a 4MATIC Mercedes?

I’ve got my heart set on purchasing a Mercedes as my next vehicle and am trying to learn more about all the features. I’ve noticed that the 4matic seems pretty popular. What exactly is a 4matic Mercedes?

Mary Cahill · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

I think you’re going to love driving a Mercedes around! A 4MATC® is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration with a lightweight drivetrain that’s exclusive to

Mercedes-Benz

. While the basic purpose of 4MATIC is to give you better traction and handling on the road, you’ll have a few variations of the system to choose from. Let’s take a look at what they are:

4MATIC Permanent AWD: Available on vehicles like the

C Class

and

GLC SUV

, this configuration is great for tough road conditions such as snow or ice.

4MATIC Variable AWD: Just like it sounds, you can switch the drivetrain to make it front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive as you see fit—this will improve your

4MATIC AWD: This option allows you to easily go from rear-wheel drive to AWD depending on what type of terrain you’re driving on.

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