What is the name of Mercedes-Benz's four-wheel drive system?

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VanPresley
07/30/25 2:30am
Mercedes-Benz's four-wheel drive system is called 4MATIC. If you see this badge on the rear of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, it indicates that the car is equipped with four-wheel drive. There are three types of four-wheel drive systems: part-time four-wheel drive, full-time four-wheel drive, and on-demand four-wheel drive. Part-time four-wheel drive is generally not seen on sedans; this system is commonly found on many rugged off-road vehicles. Vehicles equipped with part-time four-wheel drive typically have three modes: high-speed four-wheel drive mode, high-speed two-wheel drive mode, and low-speed four-wheel drive mode. When switched to low-speed four-wheel drive mode, the torque at the wheels is amplified, which helps the vehicle escape difficult situations. Full-time four-wheel drive systems are usually found in some sedans, luxury SUVs, and four-wheel drive cars. Vehicles with this system are mostly front-wheel drive, and power is only distributed to the rear wheels when the front wheels slip. On-demand four-wheel drive systems are very cost-effective and are commonly seen on some more affordable urban SUVs. Some high-performance cars also feature on-demand four-wheel drive systems.
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