What does Mercedes 4MATIC mean?
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Mercedes 4MATIC refers to four-wheel drive. The 4MATIC permanent four-wheel drive system is designed to be compact, lightweight, and optimized for friction performance. Compared to other permanent four-wheel drive systems, its advantages are quite significant, excelling in weight, fuel economy, comfort, and safety in passive conditions. Below is relevant information: 1. Since 1999, 4ETS (four-wheel electronic traction system) has been used with 4MATIC as a differential lock in Mercedes-Benz cars. 2. When a wheel slips in this all-wheel-drive vehicle, the onboard computer uses ABS to brake the slipping wheel to limit its spinning.