The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a tenth-generation luxury sedan available in four trims: E320, E500, E55 AMG, and the new for 2004, E500 4MATIC. It boasts a range of engine options with the E320 featuring a 3.2-liter V6 producing 221 hp, and the high-performance E55 AMG powered by a supercharged 5.5-liter V8 with an impressive 469 hp. All are offered with a 5-speed automatic transmission and either RWD or AWD (in 4MATIC models). The E500 4MATIC is the automaker's grandeur all-wheel-drive debut in the E-Class lineup. Luxury features are plentiful with a standard sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and power front seats. The COMAND infotainment system, though advanced for the time, may lack the intuitive use of more modern systems. Safety features include ABS, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), side airbags, and optional adaptive cruise control making it a stately presence on any road.