Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon (E350)

Mercedes-Benz has long offered station wagon versions of its midsize sedan, from the boxy Universal of the 1960s through the clattery (but long lasting) diesels of the '70s and '80s to today's E350 wagon.

Mechanically identical to the E350 4Matic sedan, the wagon features a 3.5 liter V6 that puts out 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque mated to a five speed automatic transmission. The wagon is only available with Mercedes-Benz's 4Matic all wheel drive for 2008. A load-leveling rear suspension is also standard.

A third row rear-facing seat is standard. It folds when not in use and can accommodate two smaller people. When the two rear rows of seats are folded, the E350 4Matic wagon can swallow 68.9 cubic feet of cargo.

The wagon's wheelbase is identical to the sedan's, although it is 1.3 inches longer and about 450 lbs. heavier overall.

Major options include the Premium 1 Package, which includes a navigation system and heated front seats (ventilated in E550s) and the Premium 2 Package, which adds Keyless Go and adaptive Xenon headlamps.