The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon has long been lauded for its blend of luxury and practicality, and the AMG E63 S variant elevates this formula to exhilarating new heights. Stepping inside the cabin of the E63 S wagon is an exercise in sophisticated comfort. The design language is clean and modern, providing a welcoming space for up to five adults. Beyond passenger comfort, the E-Class wagon body style truly shines with its generous cargo capacity. Offering 35 cubic feet of space with the seats up, it readily accommodates luggage, groceries, or sporting equipment. Need to haul larger items? Folding the seats down expands the cargo area to an impressive 64 cubic feet, creating a nearly flat load floor that’s perfect for everything from furniture to outdoor gear.
This practicality is seamlessly interwoven with AMG’s signature performance enhancements. The cabin is subtly yet distinctly AMG, featuring details like the Affalterbach emblem embossed into the luxurious leather headrests. The AMG performance steering wheel and machined aluminum pedals further underscore the vehicle’s sporting intentions, creating an environment that is both luxurious and driver-focused.
However, the true heart of the Amg E63 S Wagon lies beneath the hood. It retains the magnificent hand-built twin-turbo V8 engine, delivering a staggering 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. Each engine is meticulously assembled by a single AMG engineer, a testament to the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship. In this particular model, the engine was lovingly crafted by Timo Nordheim, whose signature proudly adorns the plaque under the hood. The power delivery is remarkably smooth and consistent throughout the rev range, making for effortless acceleration and exhilarating performance. The nine-speed automatic transmission complements this power plant perfectly, offering seamless gear changes and rapid responses whether you’re cruising or pushing the car to its limits.
Transferring this immense power to the road is AMG’s exceptional all-wheel-drive system. This sophisticated system, coupled with a limited-slip differential and advanced traction control, works wonders in distributing power precisely where it’s needed. Whether it’s shifting power between the left and right wheels or front and rear axles, the system ensures optimal grip and traction, even on challenging surfaces. The twenty-inch wheels and tires further contribute to the AMG E63 S Wagon’s tenacious grip, providing confidence-inspiring handling in all conditions. And for those seeking a more playful driving experience, the AMG E63 S Wagon even offers a Drift Mode, allowing for full power to be directed to the rear wheels. A family wagon with a drift mode? It’s this unexpected blend of practicality and unadulterated performance that makes the AMG E63 S Wagon a truly unique and desirable vehicle. It seems the engineers at AMG possess a delightful sense of humor, crafting a car that can haul groceries and elicit grins in equal measure.
