Mercedes Benz E550 4MATIC

While Mercedes finally blended small and good with their latest C Class and introduced a bigger, bolder S Class, their middle child was doing brilliantly all the while. The E Class is spacious, but not ponderous, graceful yet mature. It becomes a dark horse of a winter car when you select the all wheel drive option. Aside from that moment and the occasional glance youll cast at the 4MATIC chrome emblem on the trunk, you might give much thought to its presence. The system performs smoothly and without drama. And thats not at all bad when road conditions deteriorate.