In 1987, the new 4MATIC technology in the Mercedes – debut in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (124 series). The new 4MATIC Using sophisticated technology, a combination of mechanical and electronic components, further improving the Mercedes – Benz excellent characteristics. Since 1999, 4ETS (Electronic Traction four-wheel drive system) and 4MATIC together as a differential lock used in the Mercedes – Benz cars.
1.4MATIC the Glossary
In 1987, the new 4MATIC technology in the Mercedes – debut in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (124 series). The new 4MATIC Using sophisticated technology, a combination of mechanical and electronic components, further improving the Mercedes – Benz excellent characteristics. Since 1999, 4ETS (Electronic Traction four-wheel drive system) and 4MATIC together as a differential lock used in the Mercedes – Benz cars.
2. Benz 4MATIC technical characteristics
Benz 4MATIC four-wheel drive differential limiting 4ETS core technology is technology. 4ETS is the use of ABS braking force allocation to achieve automatic differential limiting. When this AWD vehicle having a wheel slip, the ABS on-board computer of the vehicle braking slip limit its idle through. Whereby the differential can be transmitted to the slipping wheel to the power transferred to the other non-slipping wheel. The newly developed drive system uses a planetary gear-type inter-axle differential. On a variety of road, all fixed power distribution between the front and rear wheels (45/55) ensures complete confidence and predictable handling. While the wheel slippage occurs, the overall multi-plate clutch can be ensured the best traction and additional directional stability. Easy to see in the ESP – (Electronic Control Stability Program), the ASR (anti-slip) and 4ETS (four wheel drive electronic traction system) with the aid of an electronic security system, 4MATIC even in case of bad road conditions under also provides a dynamic, comfortable and safer transportation solutions.
3. 4MATIC Features Benz
4MATIC all-wheel drive system is compact, lightweight, but also has the most optimized performance in friction compared to other all-wheel drive system, the advantages are obvious: weight, fuel economy, comfort as well as security and other aspects in the passive state are extraordinary performance. Depending on the type of engine, all-wheel drive this latest product technology than ordinary rear-wheel drive system to more than just a mere 66-70 kg weight.
To date, Mercedes – Benz model series has included seven total of 48 four-wheel drive models to choose from, so rich in four-wheel drive models has brought extraordinary diversity: from C and E-class start, and comprising stages S and R-rated motion large wagon. In addition, Mercedes – Benz GL-Class also offers M-Class off-road vehicles and four-wheel drive models, and as a classic among off-road vehicles, introduced in 1979, compared with the G-Class product family adds another options. In all models, C and E-class provide the assembly 4MATIC sedan and wagon version, the new S-Class and R stages are available in two body styles.