The Mercedes-Benz E500 4MATIC was an all wheel drive variant of the W211 Sedan that debuted for the 2004 model year. The E 500 4MATIC was powered by Mercedes' M113.967 engine, which was a 5.0L V8 that had an output of 306hp and 339 lb ft of torque. Drive from this engine was sent to all four wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. A rear wheel drive version of the E500 4MATIC was also available and was known as the W211 Mercedes-Benz E500. From the 2007 model year, the E500 4MATIC received Mercedes' new M273.960 engine, which was a 388hp 5.5L V8. Due to the introduction of this new powerplant, Mercedes changed the name of the E500 to E550 for North American markets, although the E500 name was unchanged for all other markets. Production of the W211 Mercedes-Benz E500 4MATIC lasted until 2009.