What does the 'matic' at the back of Mercedes-Benz mean?

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The 'matic' at the back of Mercedes-Benz refers to the drivetrain configuration. Drivetrain configuration indicates the arrangement of the engine and the number/position of driven wheels. The most fundamental classification is based on the number of driven wheels, which can be divided into two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Most vehicles have front and rear rows of wheels, with those directly powered by the engine to propel or pull the car forward being the driven wheels. Mercedes-Benz models include: Mercedes GLS, Mercedes GLE, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLA, Mercedes CLA, etc. Taking the 2021 Mercedes GLS as an example, it is a mid-to-large-sized vehicle with dimensions: length 4988mm, width 1890mm, height 1424mm, and a wheelbase of 2939mm.