Page 1 of 1 In 2002 Mercedes-Benz offeredd the permanent four-wheel drive system 4MATIC, which had been used in the E-Class for a number of years, in the C-Class for the first time. By interacting with the standard Electronic Stability Program ESP and the electronic traction control 4ETS the system helps the driver to master critical situations safely and confidently. In unfavourable weather conditions such as ice, snow or wetness, and also when moving off and accelerating on poor road surfaces, the C-Class 4MATIC models achieve even better traction and more dynamic handling. Page 1 of 1