When buying snow tires you'll want to use a small wheel with tall sidewalls (a -1 setup, same overall rolling diameter of course) and the narrowest recommended tires. That will get you wheels that aren't so easily damaged in winter conditions as well as good traction. Narrow tires have better traction in snow. T. The 4Matic AWD system is omnipresent on the E-Class, with the ability to split power 45:55 or 50:50 front-rear. This is a really, really good car, and it makes a great case for the mid-size 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) This vehicle is very comfortable to drive. Even in cold weather, the heating system keeps the vehicle comfortable Table of Contents Here is the short answer to whether the Mercedes Benz GLE is good for snow and winter driving: The Mercedes GLE excels in the snow. When equipped with 4Matic All-Wheel-Drive the GLE provides a safe, comfortable ride that handles snowy roads with ease. It is still pretty good with all-season tires that have an aggressive tread and a good snow traction history. (Tire Rack ratings are fairly accurate. I bought a certain brand from them for my '96 E320 that had a good snow rating and got through some pretty bad storms coming North in the winter and the '06 did NOT have ESP, just limited slip.) The 4MATIC version hits 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, Or maybe not. At its core, the A-class is a good-driving, right-size sports sedan with some promising technology, a car that offers more than 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class GL 63 AMG Sport Utility 4D. Advertisement. See pricing for the Used 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and MSRP: $31,225. Ground clearance: 8.1”. Drivetrain options: AWD. 3. Honda CR-V. Honda is among the brands that are considered the most reliable. When it comes to driving in the snow, the CR-V may be one of the top options from the automaker. Are 4Matic good in snow? 4MATIC driving means turning precisely on ice and snow. It means keeping your kids safe on the drive to school. Best of all, it means your driving experience won’t be hampered by icy conditioners, so you can keep enjoying yourself on the road. This E550 4MATIC Sport model seems to hit the E sweet spot. Its 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, meticulously packed into a 5.5-liter 32-valve all-aluminum V-8 package, will hurl the 4238-pound 3VSsyf.