The Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC was a variant of the W220 S-Class that debuted for the 2003 model year. The S 500 4MATIC was powered by Mercedes's M113 E50 engine, which was a 5.0L V8 that generated 302hp. Although available with a 5-speed automatic transmission, from the 2004 model year the S500 4MATIC was fitted with a 7-speed automatic as an option. Production of the W220 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC ended in late 2005, with the variant sold in North America until 2006. The model series would continue living in the next generation W221 S-Class.