We've driven the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 sedan and now one of our German shooters has gotten a look at the E63 AMG wagon.
We've always like the idea of Benz's AMG wagon. Who doesn't want to haul a bunch of stuff whilst hauling ass with a 6.2-liter V8 rated at 518 horsepower and 465 pound-feet torque? Mercedes says the E63 AMG sedan will hit 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, so even the slightly heavier E63 wagon should be comfortably below the 5-second mark.
We still haven't decided whether we like the new E-Class styling, but as is usually the case, it sits a lot better on the wagon than the sedan. Though seen in unpolished form here, the trapezoidal quad exhaust outlets look as cool on this E63 wagon as they do on the sedan. Black tape on the front quarter panel might suggest some kind of venting, but more likely it's just covering up the customary "6.3 AMG" badge.
The E63 sedan goes on sale in October, and it's likely the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG wagon won't be too far behind. Mercedes will show the entire E-Class wagon lineup at this month's Frankfurt Auto Show.
larryzek says:
04:48 PM, 09/ 2/09
This, the RS6 Wagon and M5 Wagon are my favorite cars.
hondacura4 says:
06:06 PM, 09/ 2/09
I like all 3 powerhouse wagons, the M5, RS6 and the AMG63. My pick would probably be the M5 because of its high strung character. A CTS-V Sportwagon would be nice too if it was available.
larryzek says:
09:43 PM, 09/ 2/09
Honestly I would probably go with the RS6 wagon out the 3, there is just something I love about it.
nissanfanatic says:
05:40 AM, 09/ 3/09
"We still haven't decided whether we like the new E-Class styling, but as is usually the case, it sits a lot better on the wagon than the sedan."
I said the same thing when I saw the concept pics a few months back.
larryzek says:
08:44 AM, 09/ 3/09
I personally love the new E-Class. It has a very clean look especially with the AMG package.
felonious says:
09:04 AM, 09/ 3/09
I'm the world's biggest wagon fan, but that thing is hideous. I'd still drive it, though! :)
larryzek says:
01:04 PM, 09/ 3/09
This is far from hideous. I think its a gorgeous wagon. I also love the C-Class Wagon.