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Quick, smooth, and all-weather capable, the E-class wagon sports a gutsy V-6, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive as standard equipment. In our testing, this setup provided stirring acceleration.
What’s New for 2018?
Mercedes-Benz has changed nothing under the hood of the E400 wagon for 2018, so we expect new models to perform similarly to the car we tested last year.
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-class Wagon
The E-class wagon’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 makes 329 horsepower and delivers it in a pleasingly effortless way. A hearty burble under heavy throttle is the only audible clue to its performance potential, and its acceleration in our testing was swifter than all rivals in this matchup. The nine-speed automatic changes gears imperceptibly when set to its Comfort mode; switch the drive-mode selector to Sport and it manages quicker shifts. Move up to Sport+ and the transmission’s normally smooth actions are abandoned in favor of abrupt gearchanges wholly uncharacteristic for such a seemingly family-friendly conveyance.
Test Results: Acceleration
The E-class wagon is not rated to tow, and neither is one of its primary rivals, Audi’s A4 Allroad. Both Volvos in this competitive set have a tow rating, however, as does the Subaru Outback. But while these wagons can be comparably equipped, they lack the cachet of the Benz.
Tow Ratings Compared
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