SAYS

Which of our contenders is better for you will depend largely on what you’re looking for. If that’s an awesome turn of speed but you’re unwilling to compromise on comfort and re nement, the RS6 is for you.

If, however, you want even more prodigious performance and even wider smiles, it’s impossible to look past the E63 S Estate. Everything about it, from the way it delivers its performance and the noise it makes to the way it goes around corners, is more thrilling.the fact that it can be so entertaining yet also so practical, thanks to its massive load-carrying ability, is why the E63 remains our favourite hot estate.

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Mercedes-amg E63 S Estate

For Faster; more entertaining handling; great soundtrack; better equipped

Against More road and wind noise; much pricier to run; rmer ride in town

915mm 1465mm 1115mm E63’s boot is wider and taller, with a lower load lip and more under oor storage. Both cars have 40/20/40-split rear seats. As in the RS6, passenger space is plentiful and there’s loads of storage space for your odds and ends