Americans aren't accustomed to seeing high-performance wagons like those found in Europe, but swift station-wagons sometimes reach our shores, such as the Audi RS6 and the latest BMW M5. Although Mercedes has been offering the AMG E63 S wagon in the U.S., they haven't brought over several of their other variants until now. However, this will change next year when the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon arrives stateside. While it doesn't match up to the intensity of the fully-fledged AMGs like the 63 series, it remains an exciting addition nonetheless.
It doesn’t have a V8, but the E53 sports an electric motor paired with an inline-six-cylinder engine, and it’s not lacking power. Output lands at 577 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, which boosts to 604 horsepower using the Race Start launch control system. That output is good for a 3.8-second 0-60 mph time, and the top speed reaches 174 mph with options equipped.
When BMW unveiled the curb weight of their new M5 station wagon, it caused quite a stir. However, Mercedes has not yet disclosed details about the upcoming E53, which is anticipated to surpass the sedan version’s substantial 4,244-pound mass. Although heavier, the E53 Station Wagon won’t be designed for extreme performance like the E63; instead, it aims to offer a balanced option at a more affordable price point compared to rivals such as the Audi RS6 or BMW M5, with marginally subdued power output.
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We haven’t finalized the price for the new wagon model, but it’s expected to be slightly higher than the E53 sedan, priced at approximately $90,000. Nonetheless, it may still come below the cost of rival BMW and Audi wagons, which can extend well into the six-figures range.
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