2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4MATIC Wagon or Icon Derelict — You Decide

Let’s say I throw $100,000+ at you, and you have to make the choice between the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4MATIC Wagon or the Icon Derelict. Which one do you buy? Here’s some data for you:

First off, Icon is a company in the business of rejuvenating classic cars. They make 40 vehicles per year – from specially restored FJ40s, to cars like the Derelict, which is a rusty 1952 Chrysler Town and Country Wagon fitted with a 6.1L Hemi cranking out 450 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque.

The Icon Derelict can hit 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and corrode down the 1/4 mile in 13.9 seconds at 98.9 mph, while the Benz can do 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and gobble the 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds at 120 mph.

Sure, the Benz beats the Icon Derelict in the performance category, but the Icon Derelict knocks you over the head with how cool it is — its coolant recovery tank is a whiskey bottle, for crying out loud.

If you would rather take the E63 AMG Wagon over the Icon, watch the Head 2 Head video below and witness yourself sway to the corrosive allure of the Icon.

via [MotorTrend]