I was researching the new AWD system Mercedes has designed for the new FWD vehicles and figured id post this article. So far it seems most people who are opting to go with 4matic are doing so for snow/weather reasons, but not too many for performance or driving characteristics.
Mercedes-Benz Details Its New 4MATIC System For Compact Cars
I am a car nut just like all of us and prefer a classic RWD configuration, but by no means do i hate FWD like so many. My current DD is a 2010 GTI which i love dearly, it handles nicely, has good steering feel and is overall solid. The one thing i cant stand is the torque steer. Even at a modest 210hp, getting on the gas causes the wheel to jerk to the right. Any more power and it would get even more annoying. With 4matic for the CLA, it seems as if you can get normal fwd feel under normal driving situations, but should you get on the gas, it can detect and react within milliseconds to send power to rear wheels and thus eliminate torque steer. Plus additional power through modding will likely be aided by the 4matic. Of course drivetrain loss and extra weight are drawbacks, but i will reserve until i see solid specs as to how much weight the system will add. To me, the awd will cancel out the extra weight just by eliminating torque steer.
Anyone else going 4matic for this reason?
Mercedes-Benz Details Its New 4MATIC System For Compact Cars
I am a car nut just like all of us and prefer a classic RWD configuration, but by no means do i hate FWD like so many. My current DD is a 2010 GTI which i love dearly, it handles nicely, has good steering feel and is overall solid. The one thing i cant stand is the torque steer. Even at a modest 210hp, getting on the gas causes the wheel to jerk to the right. Any more power and it would get even more annoying. With 4matic for the CLA, it seems as if you can get normal fwd feel under normal driving situations, but should you get on the gas, it can detect and react within milliseconds to send power to rear wheels and thus eliminate torque steer. Plus additional power through modding will likely be aided by the 4matic. Of course drivetrain loss and extra weight are drawbacks, but i will reserve until i see solid specs as to how much weight the system will add. To me, the awd will cancel out the extra weight just by eliminating torque steer.
Anyone else going 4matic for this reason?