2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will offer E63 AMG wagon, AWD-only E550

According to a leaked dealer order guide for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range, we red-blooded Yankees might be able to once again sink our teeth into the super-hot E63 AMG Estate. As you'll recall, Mercedes-Benz decided not to offer the new-for-2010 E63 wagon here in the States, but that is wrong is reportedly being righted for 2012. BenzBoost.com reports that the cargo-hauling AMG stunner will be available for U.S. customers later this year, powered by the same twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 that debuted in the E63 sedan at last month's New York Auto Show, complete with start/stop technology and mated to a seven-speed MCT dual-clutch transmission.

We can already picture the inevitable E63 AMG Wagon vs. Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon battle, and it looks awesome.

In other E-Class news, BenzBoost reports that the E550 sedan – which gets a new 4.6-liter twin-turbo V8 – will only be available with 4Matic all-wheel drive. A similar move was made to the 2011 CL550 coupe, which uses the same engine and is no longer available in a two-wheel-drive configuration. Stay tuned for the official details later this year.

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Its amazing to see how AWD continues to be grow in popularity. I'm sure many thought WANT a RWD/V-8 combo and looks like you have to jump to the E63 for that.

Love the fact the E AMG wagon is coming!

 

E-class is growing on me... it is very elegant vehicle.

 

E class was always one of the better looking "estates" to me. I never cared much for the 5 series wagon. Although I realize I just lied, I like the Audi RS6 Avant too hah

 

only awd on the e550, that's very interesting. maybe they want to sway people who want rwd to e63?