New Mercedes 4Matic Models Available
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 24, 2005 at 9:20 AM CST
Mercedes has announced today that both the E 280 CDI and the E 320
CDI willl be available with the permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC
system. With the addition of these models, Mercedes now offers
customers a choice of 10 all-wheel drive E-Class variants, and 37 all-
wheel drive models total.
If you're unfamiliar with 4MATIC, it's Mercedes' all wheel drive
system that transmits power continuously to both the front and rear
axles at a ratio of 40 to 60%. Mercedes' has also added an
Electronic Traction System (4ETS), which operates without
conventional differential locks. Instead, 4ETS applies controlled
amounts of braking pressure to spinning wheels and simultaneously
increases the amount of power sent to the wheels with good traction.
By utilizing this system, Mercedes has greatly improved the comfort
and handling of 4MATIC models over other standard four-wheel drive
vehicles.
To learn more about the new E-Class 4MATIC models, you can check out
the full press release below. If you'd like to learn more about the
4MATIC system, Mercedes has a short video detailing how it works,
which you can view here. For more Mercedes-Benz news and
information, visit eMercedesBenz at www.eMercedesBenz.com
E 280 CDI And E 320 CDI Now Available With Permanent All-Wheel Drive:
E-Class: New V6 Models With 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Stuttgart, Oct 24, 2005
All V6 CDI models of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are now available with
4MATIC. In the E 280 CDI 4MATIC and E 320 CDI 4MATIC, high propulsive
force is provided by state-of-the-art diesel engines generating 140
kW/190 hp and 165 kW/224 hp respectively. Both of the CDI six
cylinder engines are available for saloon and estate models and come
with a diesel particulate filter as standard. Together with the three
petrol engine versions E 280 4MATIC, E 350 4MATIC and E 500 4MATIC,
ten all-wheel drive variants of the successful E-Class are now
available.
The combination of V6 CDI engines and permanent all-wheel drive
fulfils many drivers’ wish for a powerful yet economical long-haul
car that is suited to all weather conditions. The new E 280 CDI
4MATIC and E 320 CDI 4MATIC versions are the perfect choice for such
motorists.
The advanced V6 turbo diesel engines with third-generation common-
rail direct injection guarantee supreme driving performance and high
fuel efficiency. At the same time, the intelligent interplay between
4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive, the standard-feature Electronic
Stability Program (ESP®) and the Electronic Traction System (4ETS)
ensures that vehicle occupants travel safely in all weather
conditions. Like all other Mercedes-Benz diesel-powered passenger
cars the E 280 CDI 4MATIC and the E 320 CDI 4MATIC are equipped with
the maintenance-free particulate filter as standard in Germany,
Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
4MATIC all-wheel drive system dispenses with conventional
differential locks
In the new all-wheel drive versions of the E-Class, power is
transmitted continuously to the front and rear axles in a ratio of 40
to 60 percent. The Electronic Traction System (4ETS) ensures typical
Mercedes standards of ride comfort. This is because it operates
without conventional differential locks, which adversely affect the
comfort and handling of other four-wheel drive cars. 4ETS applies
controlled amounts of braking pressure to spinning wheels and
simultaneously increases the amount of power sent to the wheels with
good traction. In this way the electronic traction control system
achieves the same effect as three differential locks. Both 4MATIC
diesel models are equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission
as standard.
Great diversity: Mercedes-Benz offers 37 different all-wheel drive
models
The range of all-wheel drive vehicles offered by Mercedes-Benz
consists of five models that feature an impressive level of
diversity: Besides the C- and E-Class, which are available as saloons
and estate cars with 4MATIC, and the new R-Class, which comes with
two body variants, Mercedes also offers this year’s new M-Class and
the G-Class classic off-roader. All in all, Mercedes-Benz therefore
offers a total of 37 different all-wheel drive models.
In this way, Mercedes-Benz is setting new trends in the growth market
for four-wheel drive cars and off-road vehicles. Demand for all-wheel
drive vehicles has particularly increased in the E-Class segment. All-
wheel-drive vehicles’ share of the German market, for example, rose
from seven percent in 2002 to 12 percent in 2004. In Europe as a
whole, this share increased from six to ten percent during the same
time period. And Mercedes-Benz is now generating additional momentum
with the all-new R-Class, an all-wheel drive Grand Sports Tourer that
combines the benefits of existing vehicle types - such as sporty
saloons, estate cars, vans and sports utility vehicles (SUV) - into a
completely individual profile.
To view pictures of the new 4Matic Models, click below:
http://emercedesbenz.com/Oct05/24New4Matic%20ModelsAvailable.html