Offering drivers plenty of interior room as well as the extra traction provided by the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Wagon mixes functionality with high-end luxury features and sleek, contemporary exterior styling.

The E350 4MATIC Wagon seats seven passengers in three rows, including standard third-row seats. However, drivers can fold both the second- and third-row seats if they need additional cargo space. With the third-row seat folded, the E350 Wagon provides about 24 cubic feet of cargo space, which expands to nearly 69 cubic feet with both the second and third rows folded.

The wagon's 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system monitors all four wheels and applies individual brakes or reduces excess engine power as needed when it detects slippage. It also automatically sends power to wheels with traction. An Electronic Stability Program, which includes all-speed traction control, provides additional assistance in emergency situations. Antilock brakes with Brake Assist are also included, adding to the wagon's many safety features.

A 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine powers the E350 4MATIC Wagon. The engine links to a five-speed automatic transmission, which automatically adjusts shift points depending on the driver's style. The transmission also includes the Touch Shift feature, which enables the driver to upshift or downshift manually by nudging the shift lever left or right.

The E-Class E350 4MATIC Wagon comes standard with such features as a power tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, Burl Walnut wood trim, dual-zone climate control, and a Harmon/Kardon surround-sound stereo system with a six-disc CD changer. Heated exterior mirrors, a heated windshield washer reservoir, and programmable daytime running lights also come standard.

Safety features include a Pre-Safe system, which closes windows, tensions seat belts, and adjusts the front seats in the event of an impending accident. A SmartKey remote control system and the Tele Aid GPS-based Stolen Vehicle Recovery program are also included.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles consistently receive high marks from drivers and reviewers for their performance, smooth ride, and interior features, as well as for their responsive handling, roominess, and comfort. With their many safety, comfort, and luxury-oriented features, it's easy to see why the E-Class vehicles are among the most popular rides from Mercedes.