Battlewagons: The Audi S4 Avant, Dodge Magnum SRT8 and Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Sport Wagon

摘要

WAGONS ARE FORGING A COMEBACK IN THE U.S., no doubt about it. And why not? They handle better, are easier to park and (especially in the case of these three) provide a more rewarding, involving driving experience than SUVs, minivans or crossovers. And for those of you who think wagons are "un-cool," and only bought by those who have to shuttle around kids or dogs, look no further than the three assembled here: The Audi S4 Avant, Dodge Magnum SRT8 and Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Sport Wagon were bred for battle. All have power to corrupt, near-sports-car handling levels and, of course, gobs of space for hauling, made easier because of their 5-door body styles and folding rear seats. And haul they will, as we found out after spending several days putting them through their paces. Because of our Battlewagons' widely disparate prices, this isn't a head-to-head comparison, but rather a celebration of each wagon's mix of style, power and utility, complete with performance numbers.