2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class

Background, features, pricing, and specifications for the Mercedes-Benz E-class Wagons.

Mercedes-Benz, a German automaker, is one of the top manufacturers of luxury vehicles in the American car markets; the brand is known for its refined style and strong performance capabilities. To maintain a steady following, Mercedes-Benz tries to consider the needs of a variety of drivers, and creates a different series to suit each need. Currently, Mercedes-Benz is under the direction of its parent company, Daimler Chrysler.

In order to satisfy the public's need for family-friendly vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has continued to manufacture its line of E-class wagons; current members of this line are the E350, E500 4MATIC, and E55 AMG. Although many associate wagons with a dull exterior and shaky performance, Mercedes-Benz has broken the stereotype with wagon styling that takes queues from Mercedes luxury sedans. E-series wagons feature signature Mercedes headlights, anc signature Mercedes power.

The most notable wagon of the E-series is the E55 AMG, which was called the 'mother of all wagons,' www.caranddriver.com. Praised for its practicality and speed, the E-series possesses the capabilities of most luxury sports cars, which is evident in the 4.1 seconds it takes to go from 0-60 mph.

Notable Features:

  • 3.5 liter V6 engine with 268 horsepower, 5.0 liter V8 engine with 302 horsepower, or AMG 5.4 liter V8 engine with 469 horsepower
  • Airmatic dual-control semi-active air suspension
  • Hands-free communication system
  • 4SEASONS
  • 4MATIC all-wheel drive
  • Navigation Update Program
  • Third-row seating
  • Burl walnut wood trim
  • Protective-coated aluminum roof rails

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class wagons start at $53,075.

For more information on the E-class wagons and other leading models, try the Mercedes-Benz web site, www.mbusa.com, or Car and Driver, www.caranddriver.com

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