Performance Sport Wagons

[mikeyb]

Dodge Magnum SRT-8
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/2651/2577qk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)

Specifications
Engine – V8, 6059cc
Configuration – Front Engine, RWD
Transmission – 5-speed automatic
Max power – 425bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max torque – 420lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Weight – 1920kg (4260lbs)
Top speed – 150 mph
0-62mph – 5.2 seconds

Audi RS4 Avant
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/104/rs4avant0603xz0.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)

Specifications
Engine – V8, 4163cc
Configuration – Front Engine, AWD
Transmission – 6-speed manual
Max power – 420bhp @ 7800 rpm
Max torque - 317lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Weight – 1710kg (3769lbs)
Top speed – 155 mph
0-62mph – 4.7 seconds

BMW M5 Touring
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/m5touring08_02.jpg

Specifications
Engine – V10, 4941 cc
Configuration – Front Engine, RWD
Transmission – 6speed and SMG
Max power – 500bhp @ 7750 rpm
Max torque – 383lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Weight – N/A
Top speed – 155 mph
0-62mph – 4-8 sec

Audi RS6 Avant
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/04/audis6a06_04.jpg

Specifications
Engine – V10, 5204cc
Configuration – Front Engine, AWD
Transmission –DSG
Max power – 435bhp @ 6800 rpm
Max torque – 398lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm
Weight - 4210lbs
Top speed – 155 mph
0-62mph – 5.0 sec

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2004/3/1/3030723.001/1001big.jpg

Specifications
Engine - V8, 6208cc
Configuration – Front Engine, RWD
Transmission - Autostick
Max Power - 507bhp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque - 465lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Weight - 4035lbs
Top speed - 155 mph
0-62mph - 4.5 sec

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/12/c63amge08_02.jpg

Specifications
Engine – V8, 6208cc
Configuration – Front Engine, RWD
Transmission – 5-speed automatic
Max power – 457bhp @ 6800 rpm
Max torque – 443bhp @ 5000 rpm
Weight – n.a.
Top speed – 155 mph
0-62mph – 4.4 sec

What do you all think?

[Flash5]

I vote pro5.

[mountjonas]

i think that any m5 wagon owner would turn their snotty nose at the thought of being compared to a dodge.

[NCZ13]

that e63 wagon is the ugliest thing ive ever seen. what a vomit of a mercedes

[orlandomsp]

I thought the M5 had a V10. Is that a typo or is that only found in the sedan?

[Rogue]

I'm torn. I love the way the new C63 looks. That front end is just sooo aggressive (to me), but I've always loved the RS4. Plus you get a 6M as opposed to the Auto in the MB.

So, I guess I'm voting for the RS4.

[Rogue]

...but if I had to choose which one to buy, I'd get the Magnum. Black, black rims with polished lip, dark tint, and a pusher bar on the front.

[coolmazda5]

BMW M5. Space-wise the Magnum sucks. The SRT-8 looks somehow attractive, but it does not have real wagon capabilities. For the rest of the choices, never seen one close enough :(

Yeah, not an M5, but my in-laws drive a 530d in the old continent (E61? (scratch)) and those wagons are superb/sport/spacy cars (nowadays I need to consider enough room for the baby car seat plus easy-in, easy-out access including luggage). The BMW5 worked just great, 4 comfortable passengers + 1 baby, no problem. As per the Volvo v40 we got for the trip, nah.

Too much (blah), to the point: (BMW 5 Series Wagon)+(M Factor) =(drive2)

[mikeyb]

I thought the M5 had a V10. Is that a typo or is that only found in the sedan?

Its a typo.

[mikeyb]

i think that any m5 wagon owner would turn their snotty nose at the thought of being compared to a dodge.

Yes that is true but the Magnum SRT-8 is the most bang for the buck out of this list.

[nate0123]

RS4

that was easy

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

I am a brand whore so BMW all the way!

[AJ08]

Audi RS4 love it

[mikeyb]

I am a brand whore so BMW all the way!

I already knew that! hehe

[TinmanMS6]

I've always loved M5s, but I hate the look of this generation of 5-series. Love the RS4, but the Lambo V10 in the RS6 is just too sexy to pass on.

[J-protege]

That e63 Benz is such a grampa car, haha.

I really like the magnum, but it's just because I like the rest as their sedan versions better, the wagons look wierd.

The magnum at least feels to be designed as a wagon, not a sedan the mutated into a wagon.

[TinmanMS6]

That e63 Benz is such a grampa car, haha.

I really like the magnum, but it's just because I like the rest as their sedan versions better, the wagons look wierd.

The magnum at least feels to be designed as a wagon, not a sedan the mutated into a wagon.

Slushbox FTL.

[SuperStretch18]

I've always loved M5s, but I hate the look of this generation of 5-series. Love the RS4, but the Lambo V10 in the RS6 is just too sexy to pass on.

+1!

[Roywhitep5]

rs4 by far

[evilmonkeyMSP]

RS4 = Sex

[CTt3P5]

RS4 Avant

[geomatics_tech]

RS4 so I can go skiing in style

[i12drivemyMP5]

None of the above, you left off the Lexus IS (?) AND the Mazda 6 wagons.

[coolmazda5]

No love for the SRT-8? Don't forget the 2008 facelift (hood and headlights at least), FWIW :D:

http://images.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2007_detroit_auto_show_820s+2008_dodge_magnum_ srt8+driver_front_view.jpg

[i12drivemyMP5]

Well, outta those, probably the rs4 or bmw

[mikeyb]

None of the above, you left off the Lexus IS (?) AND the Mazda 6 wagons.

Thats because they are not so called performance sport wagons. These car have twice as much hp and tq then the Mazda6 or IS 300 Sportcross.

[TinmanMS6]

...not to mention that neither one of them are sold anymore.

[SeminoleMan]

I'm torn between both AMG Benzos! The new C class looks sooooo tough. I was out at Summit Pt. this past weekend for a Ferrari Club of Washington meet and there happened to be another AMG wagon variant (E55) - you can really appreciate this car when you see it door-to-door with some exotic company. Champagne sleeper FTW!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/Seminoleman1992/FCA_PCA%20Summit%20Point/DSC05266.jpg

[SilverBulletES]

M5 in a ****ing heartbeat.

AWD is ****ing pointless if you live in the Mojave Desert like me.

That said.... would prefer an E34 M5 wagon.

[TinmanMS6]

In a car with over 400 hp, AWD has a purpose, even on dry pavement.