Confidence in all conditions.
Through winter storms and tight corners, 4MATIC all-wheel drive maximizes traction to put you in control and keep you there.
Greater control. Gripping results.
Fully integrated Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive responds instantly to any driving scenario. Each wheel responds individually to changing conditions for advanced driving comfort. 4MATIC all-wheel drive delivers more than just control in Canada’s sometimes challenging driving and weather conditions.
Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC variants
Mercedes-AMG 4MATIC variants
The 4MATIC Legacy
For more than a century, Mercedes-Benz has been synonymous with innovation, design, and safety, and 4MATIC all-wheel drive is an outstanding part of that legacy. Since 1903, the company has been developing and improving on our 4-wheel and all-wheel drive capabilities. Now, our 4MATIC vehicles offer the safety, stability, and control that our customers can rely on—no matter where the road takes them.

1903
Paul Daimler creates the initial design for an AWD automobile.

1907
The “Dernberg-Wagen” is the first AWD car for everyday use. It also features 4-wheel steering.

1951
Production begins for the Unimog, a 4WD truck initially intended for agricultural use. Still in production generations later, its go-anywhere capability makes it ideally suited for farming and construction on even the most rugged terrains.

1972
Development begins for the Geländewagen, a cross-country SUV with the capacity for industrial, municipal and military use, as well as the comfort and safety required for everyday civilian enjoyment.

1978
Introduction of the Antilock Braking System (ABS) lays the foundation for future electronic traction control systems.

1985
The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system makes its first appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

1987
The W-124-series (E-Class) debuts the first 4MATIC models, featuring an electronically lockable differential.

1997
The M-Class SUV is launched with the first-ever 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) among its many innovations.

2008
A new generation of 4MATIC achieves a system weight of well under 200 lbs. It appears first on the CL 550 Coupe.

Today
4MATIC is available on nearly all Mercedes-Benz vehicles around the world, with gasoline, diesel, hybrid and electric power.