[Cyrus43]

Hey guys spotted this car some time back. Had the Photos in my Cell phone but forgot to post them.

I had another photo too but somehow lost it.
Can someone explain what that 4MATIC Badge is????

@Mods-Please merge if similar thread exists.

[iraghava]

4Matic is the name Merc uses for their AWD transmission system.

[Cyrus43]

Originally Posted by iraghava

4Matic is the name Merc uses for their AWD transmission system.

Thank you for clarifying that.

[scooby05]

Ishan, Arent all ML's awd drives?

[V-16]

GTA, both Iraghava and Scooby05 are right.
Ill attempt at an explanation of the 4matic fro you which should put an end to all doubts;
4matic is a registered trade mark of Mercedes Benz and means nothing but an AWD so in short it is the name of Mercedes's AWD system but it does not work as a full-time 4WD although it is called the "Full time AWD".
In everyday driving conditions , the clutches are disengaged, making the car behave and operate like a normal rear wheel drive. But in demanding conditions say driving in the snow or sleet when the car is bound to loose traction, the computer sends signals which engages the clutches progressively thereby transferring torque to the front wheels too, as, when and as much as required. So in factually it is only a part time AWD and not a full time AWD. In Mercedes suvs the division is 50-50 and in its E-Class sedans, the division is 40-60, In the S Class and luxury sedans if im right, the split is 45-55. This configuration keeps on changing as Mercedes keeps on making its cars more and more technologically advanced. Actually 4MAtic actually meant 4wheel driven Automatic cars (except the older gen US spec. S Classes and 300D diesel)
All Merc suvs which are AWD are essentially 4Matic.
The 4matic badge is actually used on sedans to denote their AWD characteristics. Most 4Matic badges can be found on the US spec cars as that is where the maximum sales of 4Matic cars take place.
Hope its clear now

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[Cyrus43]

Originally Posted by V-16

GTA, both Iraghava and Scooby05 are right.
Ill attempt at an explanation of the 4matic fro you which should put an end to all doubts;
4matic is a registered trade mark of Mercedes Benz and means nothing but an AWD so in short it is the name of Mercedes's AWD system but it does not work as a full-time 4WD although it is called the "Full time AWD".
In everyday driving conditions , the clutches are disengaged, making the car behave and operate like a normal rear wheel drive. But in demanding conditions say driving in the snow or sleet when the car is bound to loose traction, the computer sends signals which engages the clutches progressively thereby transferring torque to the front wheels too, as, when and as much as required. So in factually it is only a part time AWD and not a full time AWD. In Mercedes suvs the division is 50-50 and in its E-Class sedans, the division is 40-60, In the S Class and luxury sedans if im right, the split is 45-55. This configuration keeps on changing as Mercedes keeps on making its cars more and more technologically advanced. Actually 4MAtic actually meant 4wheel driven Automatic cars (except the older gen US spec. S Classes and 300D diesel)
All Merc suvs which are AWD are essentially 4Matic.
The 4matic badge is actually used on sedans to denote their AWD characteristics. Most 4Matic badges can be found on the US spec cars as that is where the maximum sales of 4Matic cars take place.
Hope its clear now

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[VIPER_SRT]

Originally Posted by V-16

GTA, both Iraghava and Scooby05 are right.
Ill attempt at an explanation of the 4matic fro you which should put an end to all doubts;
4matic is a registered trade mark of Mercedes Benz and means nothing but an AWD so in short it is the name of Mercedes's AWD system but it does not work as a full-time 4WD although it is called the "Full time AWD".
In everyday driving conditions , the clutches are disengaged, making the car behave and operate like a normal rear wheel drive. But in demanding conditions say driving in the snow or sleet when the car is bound to loose traction, the computer sends signals which engages the clutches progressively thereby transferring torque to the front wheels too, as, when and as much as required. So in factually it is only a part time AWD and not a full time AWD. In Mercedes suvs the division is 50-50 and in its E-Class sedans, the division is 40-60, In the S Class and luxury sedans if im right, the split is 45-55. This configuration keeps on changing as Mercedes keeps on making its cars more and more technologically advanced. Actually 4MAtic actually meant 4wheel driven Automatic cars (except the older gen US spec. S Classes and 300D diesel)
All Merc suvs which are AWD are essentially 4Matic.
The 4matic badge is actually used on sedans to denote their AWD characteristics. Most 4Matic badges can be found on the US spec cars as that is where the maximum sales of 4Matic cars take place.
Hope its clear now

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Yes V-16 you are right! Normally almost all germans except Audi A4's are RWD. 4-Matic badge is a terminology used by Merc for AWD. Likewise BMW terms it by "X" .... for example 335i (RWD) 335xi (AWD) and of-course you all know X5's. Audi says it "Quatro".

I bought a 4-Matic bcos of snow where I live in winter.

[cncity]

I had seen a 4-5 year older Merc M-class at Mumbai airport.

[hanmust]

ML320 CDI near Nariman Point, Mumbai

[speedy]

Yes Gogi Bhai absolutly right. the only Difference Between Scooby uncles car and the New ML is Technology for the all wheel drive system.

let me contribute with mine. ML 320 CDI.

[hanmust]

Originally Posted by speedy

Yes Gogi Bhai absolutly right. the only Difference Between Scooby uncles car and the New ML is Technology for the all wheel drive system.

let me contribute with mine. ML 320 CDI.

I love the new ML, its far better than the earlier one, but most of them are un aware of the fact. Anyway dude, how long have u being using ur ML?

[speedy]

Originally Posted by hanmust

I love the new ML, its far better than the earlier one, but most of them are un aware of the fact. Anyway dude, how long have u being using ur ML?

Hanmust, it is far better than the previous ones in all aspects (no offence meant Scooby uncle).
The car was driven for around 500 kms by my father when it went for registration on 4th, he just could not resist. i got delivery of it yesterday.

[hanmust]

Originally Posted by speedy

Hanmust, it is far better than the previous ones in all aspects (no offence meant Scooby uncle).
The car was driven for around 500 kms by my father when it went for registration on 4th, he just could not resist. i got delivery of it yesterday.

Oh so its very new, Congrats. So its almost on same time we both got our new drives.

[speedy]

Originally Posted by hanmust

Oh so its very new, Congrats. So its almost on same time we both got our new drives.

Yes Hunmust. that is why i PMed you . we also took almost the same time from deciding. one week to get them home.

[Cyrus43]

Finally!! Very nice Speedy!! When do i get a spin??