2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Resurrects the Rumble Seat

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Mercedes-Benz continues to churn out variants of the hot-selling new E-Class. The E350 4Matic Wagon follows the sedan, coupe and convertible into the lineup this summer and offers one very wagon-esque feature, a standard rear-facing rumbleseat.

We haven’t seen the likes of that in years, chiefly due to safety concerns, but it’s a welcome site for fans of retro wagons.

Of course, that’s just one feature in a loaded luxury wagon which includes a number of safety features, such as an optional Pre-Safe braking system that can apply 100% braking in emergency situations.

When the wagon goes on sale this summer, it will get just one engine option in the E350 wagon, a 268-hp six-cylinder teamed with all-wheel drive. 17-inch wheels are standard and like the C-Class will be offered in either Sport or Luxury versions. Luxury E350s get a comfort suspension and Walnut trim. Sport models get a sport suspension, not surprisingly, and a black-ash trim. Unfortunately, the grilles aren’t as unique as the C-Class. The Luxury model gets four slim bars across, the sport three. We prefer the big, bold grille of the C-Class Sport.

Overall, the look of the E-Class wagon is attractive and we’re glad Mercedes isn’t following BMW’s trend of keeping its wagons overseas More photos, including the rumbleseat, are below.