If you build a 2016 s550 4matic on MBUSA website, you can add Magic Body Control for $0.00 and it shows up in the summary.

Im pretty sure its a mistake .... ;-)

(if it isnt i feel kinda silly, just picked up a 2015 4matic on Friday)

 

This has to be a mistake. Magic Body Control requires ABC instead of Airmatic and I do not believe ABC is compatible with 4matic vehicles. And if there was really an option to have Magic Body Control on a 4matic vehicle, it would certainly not be a no cost option.

 

When the CLA came out they had some "bugs" on that page of their website. I sent mbusa a tweet about it. They replied right away, fixed the bug and sent me a code for a free cup of coffee at Starbucks.

 

Yes, it is a boo boo. I picked up my S550, 4matic about 3-4 months ago (had to special order to get Ruby-Black) and was told there is only so much room underneath and it is the 4matil OR magic body control.
Michael in Arizona

 

Could someone with a 14' or 15' with ABC/MBC option post a picture of the button and console. I'm trying to hunt down a used non 4matic s550, but it seems that this option is rare. Regardless, please post a pic or two.

 

Mine will be on the market in 6-8 months...

 

Thank you. I hope it's not a black exterior is it? Six to eight months? Keep me in mind when you are ready to sell! What year is yours?

 

Looks like Nut Brown.

 

2014 S550V
998 Anthracite Blue
814 Nut Brown/Black Nappa Leather $2,290
P01 P01 Premium 1 Package: Active ventilated $4,500
P17 : KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package
235 : PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
297 : Power Rear Side Window Blinds
401 : Active Ventilated Front Seats
432 : Active Multicontour Seats
871 : HANDS-FREE ACCESS
889 : KEYLESS-GO
902 : Front Variable Heated Seats
321 321 Sport Package: 19" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke $5,900
772 : Sport Bodystyling
793 : 19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheel
951 : Sport Package Code
325 325 Rear Seat Package: 4?zone climate co $3,000
P07 : Chauffeur Package Rear
P36 : PRE-SAFE Package Rear
305 : PRE-SAFE Belt Buckle
306 : Rear Seatbelt Airbags (Outboard Seats)
439 : EASY Adjust Headrest
452 : Chauffeur Package Rear
582 : Rear Automatic Climate Control
445 445 Warmth and Comfort Package: Heated s $2,600
P69 : Warmth Comfort Package
223 : Power Rear Seats
276 : Rear Memory Seats
402 : Active Ventilated Seats/Rear
443 : Heated Steering Wheel
903 : Rear Variable Heated Seats
906 : Front Heated Armrest
907 : Rear Heated Armrest
487 MAGIC BODY CONTROL $4,450
501 501 Surround View Camera: Surround View $900
P44 : control code - Surround View Camera
501 : Surround View Camera
731 Burl Walnut Wood Trim
997 997 Driver Assistance Package: DISTRONIC $2,800
P20 : Driver Assistance Package
233 : DISTRONIC PLUS
237 : Active Blind Spot Assist
238 : Active Lane Keeping Assist
253 : CMS Rear
266 : DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist
268 : BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist
269 : CMS Lane
271 : PRE-SAFE PLUS
300 : PRE-SAFE Brake

SUBTOTAL $119,340
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $925
TOTAL $120,265

 

how do you like ABS/MBC? would you order it again? did you compare to airmatic?

 

For the last 18 years, it has not been possible to order a MB with both ABC/MBC and 4Matic in the same car! Looking at the new 2017 dealer ordering guide, it is possible to order MBC in the S550 and S600, but not 4Matic (if you have MBC). In 1999 it was the same situation - either ABC (S600 only then) or 4Matic (S500 then).

What is the problem? Are there different components in the same place (mechanical problem), or is it software (4Matic has different unsprung weight in the front wheels - thus different tuning requirements). After this many years, one would think MB could solve the problem.

Perhaps it is marketing? Not enough customers for both? Judging from the interest on the Internet, having both is like ‘having it all’ - a big interest.