So I've posted this elsewhere on MBWorld, but might as well post it here where it belongs.

I traded my 507 coupe for a 2016 E63s wagon. With temps already dipping below freezing and an expectant wife, the C63 wasn't going to get much use. E wagon is going to be a much better fit.

The exhaust sound is almost if not better than the C63. I think some of this is due to it being a wagon, and the sound really echos from the rear. . . It's sort of like my C did when the seats were down.

The E is a much more stable with the combination of 255/285 tires and 4-matic. No more fishtailing around turns has it's benefits and drawbacks. The C didn't hide that it was a beast, while this is a bit more understated (as understated as a 577hp wagon can be). The E interior is very nice with CF trim, artico dash, alcantara/Dinamica headliner, active/massaging driver seat, rear entertainment. . . however that 507 interior was really special too.

Performance wise I've not really pushed it since I'm in the break-in period and my wife has been with me or drive a good bit of the time as well. I'm used to the E platform, so there isn't much of a learning curve with respect to weight or size. It's not as tossable as the C, but the C always felt like it could break loose at any moment so perhaps that not a bad thing (especially for a family wagon).

Mods planned - tint, debadge, perhaps wrapping some chrome bits, maybe some CF mirrors, infant car seat.

My only complaint is that the transmission won't stay in a lower gear when downshifted in any mode other than manual even in S or S+ it takes over and starts upshifting after 30 sec or so. My C63 and E550 (and E320 before that) all stayed in a gear lower than whatever is selected without up shifting. I usually set them in 3 around town.

 

Beautiful car, certainly one of my "dream cars"...hope to buy in 3-4 yrs if can find clean for $50k.
As for holding gear, my 2006 CLK55 holds gear quite nicely, esp when i'm going 25-40 mph and it sense either uphill or that i might step on it soon...so keep driving it & perhaps the transmission will adjust it to your liking.
Congrats again!
PL

 

Nice ride! Which version of black is that paint?

 

It's the non-metallic black think it's paint code 040

 

It's a stunner. Love me some hot wagon.

Congrats (and clean up the front pass mat already! Ha)

 

When are they going to change the centre climate/radio area on the E? It's been virtually the same since 2009

 

Love seeing a fellow E wagon owner. Congrats

 

very IMPRESSIVE! NICE PICK UP!

 

Very cool.
I love seeing more wagons around here!

 

Amazing car bro great pick up, you are now driving one of the rarest cars built, I think only 150 e63 S wagons where sent to US

 

That thing is BAD. I love the E63 Wagon.