The Benefits of 4MATIC All- Wheel Drive in Winter Weather Conditions

As every Lancaster-area driver knows, driving through the winter elements is inherently challenging. That challenge is made all the easier with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Opt for a Mercedes-Benz with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and you’ll find traversing the local streets and highways isn’t nearly as dramatic and nerve-wracking even when the skies open with snow flurries, rain, sleet, hail and more.

The 4MATIC Advantage

Snow, ice, slush, and sleet are certainly intimidating yet they won’t pose as much of a threat when you are wheeling around Lancaster and surrounding areas with a Mercedes-Benz equipped with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Even if the temperatures plummet and precipitation freezes, you’ll hit the road in full confidence thanks to this advanced driving technology. Though it is certainly in your interest to reduce your speed, especially when turning, 4MATIC technology makes it that much easier to keep your automobile under control when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

The 4MATIC system is highlighted by a 4-wheel Electronic Traction System, also referred to as ETS. This system includes individual brakes and sensors on each wheel. In other words, when one, two or three wheels lose traction and only one still functions, the 4MATIC system will keep you moving along the road. The technology is even advanced to the point that the wheels spin at varying speeds in response to the road conditions. The wheels along the outside will move faster when rounding a turn to compensate for the additional distance.

he system is even advanced to the point that it takes note of wheel speed and adjusts each accordingly, meaning you can drive through turns at reasonable speeds without worrying about losing control of the vehicle. The sensors on each wheel are even capable of adjusting to provide the optimal level of torque in each direction, ensuring the vehicle doesn’t use too much power from the engine to maintain contact with the road even when the surface is slick.

Full Integration

4MATIC is unique in that it is intertwined with the remainder of the vehicle. This is not an add-on that functions independently from the rest of the vehicle technology. Rather, it is integrated with the rest of the vehicle, functioning in unison with the safety features of the automobile. 4MATIC is built to provide prompt feedback to road conditions, regardless of whether it is snowing, raining or sleeting. Whether you are taking on a steep incline, coasting down a hill or on flat ground, the 4MATIC system will respond accordingly. The vast majority of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles available at our Lancaster dealership have 4MATIC technology pre-loaded, meaning you’ll be able to drive across the most challenging terrain without paying extra or waiting for the vehicle to be modified.

Take on the Winter Elements

Now that you understand what 4MATIC all-wheel drive technology is all about, it is time to hop into a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle and hit the road. Take on the winter with your new Mercedes-Benz and you’ll find the 4MATIC all-wheel drive provides you with invaluable confidence, control and safety. This is your opportunity to embark on wintertime adventures for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, cross-country treks and more.

Test Drive a New Mercedes-Benz at Mercedes-Benz of Lancaster

Mercedes-Benz of Lancaster has vehicles equipped with 4MATIC all-wheel drive available for purchase and lease. Reach out to us today to find out more about our automotive inventory. You can drop by our Lancaster dealership at 5100 Main Street in East Petersburg, PA 17520 or give us a call at 888-408-7017 to find out more about our inventory.