New 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Unveiled, Gets 396HP E43 AMG Variant
Fifty years after Mercedes-Benz’s first ever station wagon, the 1966 Universal based on the 200D to 230S fintail models, the German carmaker presented the sixth-generation of their E-Class Estate , also known as the T-Model and Wagon. It’s a smarter and more stylish looking model than its predecessor drawing its inspiration from the smaller C-Class Estate with a less angular design, especially at the back where it dons a more sloping tailgate, along with a sportier roofline. With a luggage volume of 670 liters with the rear seat bench in place and 1,820 liters when folded, capacity is down by 25 liters and up to 135 liters respectively over the previous model, but that’s a small price to pay for the new E-Class Estate’s sleeker appearance. Plus, it still beats both the Audi A6 Avant (565 liters / 1,680 liters) and BMW 5-Series Touring (560 liters / 1,670 liters), while as an extra bonus, the new Benz wagon will again be optionally available with a ...