Thericker

The 05' model E500 wagon they test drove it on speed channel get this they say they got 0-60 5.8sec 1/4mile 14.2 is this true??or did they just goof 0-60 5.8????on a station wagon

nyca

what show was this featured on?

Thericker

for sure what it was called one of those first test drive shows, but I'm positive about their performance stat's they reported that's why I wrote this I think they must of goofed up or...is it true??

GDawgC220

I think 5.8 is right...the S500 does it in 6.1sec.

The E500 is lighter than the S500...so certainly not out of the question. Also, I think the E500/E500 wagon has the 7-G tranny so i think it's right.

Thericker

someone w/2001-2002 S55 AMG(0-60 5.7sec) roles up on the new E500 wagon(0-60 5.8 sec.) and they get in a duel to merge on to the freeway, I'll tell you this I would be pissed to see a soccer mom w/groceries hang w/S55AMG with .1 tenth of sec. between the cars. It can't be right this wagon fully optioned retails 65k
S55AMG 01-02 still fetch 65k, brand new they were 100-115k

Not to mention my 01 S500, that soccer mom would take me out!!
the stigma of being beaten by a station wagon would be humiliating..

GDawgC220

what about a S4 wagon taking out your S500 :p

same idea, but sometimes things do suck and in this case, proabably a E500 wagon could/would smoke our S500's But it's all fun, hehe. I doubt a soccer mom would wanna smoke ya...or would she

CRB

Edmunds got a 6.1 second zero to sixty mph out of their tester, so 5.8 sec. isn't out of the realm.

Edmunds test:

Link to Edmund's Follow Up of E500 4Matic

Also fully optioned this wagon is pushing nearer to $85K not $65K.

M.S.R.P.* $60,670.00
Exterior Color (Metallic paints are standard for this model.)
designo Silver1 $0.00
Interior Color
Stone Nappa $0.00
Options
Automatic Tailgate Open/Close $500.00
COMAND System w/DVD Navi2 $1,200.00
Distronic $3,010.00
Electric Glass Sunroof w/Tilt $1,240.00
Hands Free Communication Sys w/VCS $1,995.00
Keyless Go $1,040.00
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System $390.00
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel $510.00
Rear Side-Windows Roller Blinds $330.00
Multicontour Seats $780.00
Packages
339 Lighting Package $1,180.00
320 Entertainment Package $950.00
323 Heating Package $900.00
DE: designo Silver Edition $6,950.00
Gas Guzzler Tax $1,300.00
Total $82,945.00

Just wait til the active/vented seats can be combined with Designo and it will be nearing $90K.

GDawgC220

that's one damn expensive wagon, but a very sexy one at that

Thericker

I couldn't find that info on edmunds last night 6.1 sounds more realistic but still a hell of alot a power! for a station wagon

I new the E500 sedan was capable of 5.8 0-60 , that test drive show must of mixed them up..

That sure would be a great sleeper car imagine, debadged and super charged that would knock off 1.0 -1.3 sec properly tuned w/computer remaping 4.8sec-5.1sec 0-60

I'll definitley be looking out for those wagons

interpol

The show was Motorweek. They were surpised too that they got 5.8 since that was the time they also reported for the E500 sedan they had tested a while back... and the sedan weighed 400lbs less.

HELL ONA HARLEY

I would suspect the 7 speed trans has a lot to do with the 0-60 number the wagon produced.... Motorweek probably tested last years e500 sedan with the 5 speed and if retested now would see better numbers as well.....

jbmaxx

The US 2004 E500 wagon has a 5 speed transmission, plus only comes with 4/Matic, so I think the 0-60 is a bit odd.

kmr409

The 7 speed is not available on any 4Matic for the current model year, sedan or wagon. This wagon is a real sleeper! If you cut out a lot of the "nice to have" options you can get it for much less than 85K.

glojo

Is the E55 Estate available in the US?
0 - 100km (62.5mph) in 4.7sec That is fast

John

GDawgC220

I believe that is only available in Europe

or that would be the ultimate wagon in the U.S.

nahsun

Hilarious, but so true the E500 wagon is a rocket!!!!!!!!!

murman

Or you get one from Canada. Seen several AMG wagons in Vancouver here.

despicable merc

I don't know why Mercedes wagons or any other luxury wagons are so underrated. I used to drive Subaru Forester and its much practical than sedan and you don't get that looks when you're in Subaru. But once you get in Mercedes Wagon everyone's like eehhh...

BTW here's a few head to heads.
Super Wagon Drag Race! Cadillac CTS-V vs Mercedes…: http://youtu.be/gWtjjg40mVo

Top Gear - Mercedes E63 AMG vs BMW M5: http://youtu.be/87XM1ZvGU1Y