Test drive: The Mercedes E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain is a short utility vehicle

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 All-Terrain is a low-roof alternative to the automaker's large lineup of SUVs.

Mercedes-Benz still has a full lineup of cars, however, in part because they’re still popular in other parts of the world. But there’s one that splits the difference between them and the SUVs. It’s the E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, which you can think of as a short utility vehicle. It’s one of a handful of station wagons still available in the U.S., none of which are from domestic brands. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and about two inches of additional ground clearance compared to the rest of the E-Class lineup on which it is based, but still just 5.8 inches. Black plastic wheel arch covers and roof rails give it slightly rugged looks and power is provided by a 362 hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six-cylinder engine.