America may not be a nation of wagon lovers, but that doesn't stop the European automakers from trying to change our minds.
The latest arm-twist comes wrapped in stylish 2011 Mercedes E-Class sheet metal and boasts nearly 70 cubic feet of cargo capacity and 6.5 feet of flat loading storage.
Available only as an E350 4Matic, the E-Class wagon uses the same 268-horsepower 3.5-liter engine as the E-Class sedan.
Priced at $56,850, the new wagon offers three rows of power-operated seats that reconfigure to accommodate seven passengers.
Plus it looks cool parked next to the SLS AMG GT3.
ed124c says:
06:54 AM, 04/ 1/10
Carmela Soprano will be so pleased!
throwback says:
07:08 AM, 04/ 1/10
This car deserves a diesel option. Come on Merc, step it up!
cjasis says:
08:16 AM, 04/ 1/10
Call me odd but I think that's the best looking product in the entire MB USA portfolio. Good looking wagon.
subytrojan says:
09:07 AM, 04/ 1/10
Now that's the way a D-pillar should be! GM/Cadillac, take note!
notabigdeal says:
09:12 AM, 04/ 1/10
I want one.... just need to afford one... finally a 3 row wagon! I'll take mine in BLUETEC
cr_driver says:
12:12 PM, 04/ 1/10
cjasis says:
08:16 AM, 04/ 1/10
"Call me odd but I think that's the best looking product in the entire MB USA portfolio. Good looking wagon."
Yes you are odd....LOL
j/k
m14 says:
05:07 PM, 04/ 1/10
now if they swapped 268hp 3.5 v6 in the c350, e350, e350 cabriolet, e350 wagon 4matic, ml350, r350, dodge challenger, dodge charger, and chrysler 300 for the slk's 300hp 3.5 v6. it would make them even more competitive
firstwagon says:
08:52 PM, 04/ 1/10
Should be interesting getting into the 3rd row on a low roof wagon. Maybe the seats face rearward like an old Oldmobile wagon.
firstwagon says:
08:54 PM, 04/ 1/10
m14
Are you under the impression that the 3.5 in the challenger, charger and 300 is a Mercedes engine?
Or do you thing Mercedes is using a Chrysler engine?
rossofiorano says:
08:38 AM, 04/ 2/10
seriously, mercedes--put the v6 turbodiesel in this thing. not saying that the 3.5 won't do the trick, just saying that the diesel would do it so much better
worldcardude says:
06:50 PM, 04/ 4/10
I totally agree, and they do have the 70's type seats, check out this link, http://reviews.cnet.com/new-york-auto-show/?tag=mncol
It show how the seats unfold, its the 3rd vid from the top.
jdoria says:
01:28 PM, 04/ 5/10
MB was giving away the 2009 when I was buying a car in Spetember. I think there was $15k in rebates. I didnt pull the trigger on an 09 as this one was coming out.
Good thing I waitied.