AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive View All Performance Features. Standard Features. AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with hybrid assist Snow isnt the only reason to go for 4matic. Rain, mud, uneven terrain, traction etc will also benefit from it a lot .. sure rain in California is limited too but you never know where you drive it .. if you wanna keep it for that long then id get every option that is remotely interesting to you .. otherwise it will eat you up slowly after a while .. only downside to 4matic id say is slightly VERSATILITY IS ELECTRIFYING. The all-electric, all-wheel-drive EQB 350 4MATIC packs big space, style and smart ideas into a compact SUV. With seating for up to seven, a virtual voice assistant and MB Navigation with Electric Intelligence, the EQB is a flexible, forward-thinking and fun family-sized SUV. This is a significant problem arising in the 4matic system on the Mercedes vehicles. Since the 4matic system causes a variation in speed between the rear and front axle, this often leads to the problem with the viscous couplings. Usually, the viscous couplings on the 4matic system last about 60,000 to 75,000 miles. In fact, 61.5% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. as of May 2023 were equipped with either all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), according to Edmunds sales data. Technically, the base model GLC can be bought without All-Wheel Drive, but most drivers choose the GLC with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. This system gives you the confidence you need to tackle any less-forgiving terrain. Always ready to send torque to every wheel, 4MATIC® integrates with ESP®, or Electronic Stability Program, for maximum 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC AWD. 59,115 mi 3L V6. $41,840 GREAT DEAL Sport Package Rear-Wheel Drive Engine: 449 hp 4.7L V8 Exterior color: It is basically a 4 wheel drive system that sends power to all 4 wheels of the vehicle, rather than just either the front wheels or those in the rear, which is the conventional practice. This design and technology incorporated in 4matic increases the grip and traction of the tires with the road, as well as improve the handling, acceleration rnYI.