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As much as we like rear-wheel-drive models, if you happen to live in snow-flaked areas like Massachusetts, there comes a time when you just wish your car had an all-wheel-drive system. And while we’re in no position to buy a Mercedes, we’re pretty sure that a lot of people will be glad to hear that Mercedes is about to launch a four-wheel-drive version of its top notch coupe, the CL Class.

Available from this summer, the new CL 500 4MATIC gets Mercedes-Benz’ latest generation permanent all-wheel drive system that has already proven successful in the S-Class. According to the German carmaker, the newly-developed 4MATIC is the lightest drive system of its kind weighing in at just 70 kg or 154 lbs. -Continued