2019 Mercedes E450 Wagon Review

I'm so excited to bring you guys the E450 Wagon. Can this thing really hold it's own against a crossover? Spoiler alert...It can.
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[@everettpelletier7936]

Thanks for the review. The older I get, the more interested I am with station wagons...

[@paulgwyn1207]

I checked out MB sedans and SUV's, but soon realized my wife's 2004 E500 wagon had them all beat. We are now a two Wagon (2019) family and very happy.

[@TheAutoInformant]

Paul Gwyn Good to hear!

[@louis8869]

That was probably the best e class review i've seen so far. The fact that it's a wagon makes it even better!

[@FrankCrow]

This is my dream car! I had been an Audi A6 Avant guy forever but Audi has refused to sell them in the USA for more than 10 years now! These seem to be about the same price range but way nicer. One of these, maybe not brand new (but new enough), is going to be my next car! 😍

[@robbiebrody7860]

Fantastic review! I bought one of these, in red, today! Thanks for the awesome highlight recap. RB

[@jefesaidso]

Your videos are great and you’re great on camera, you deserve all the subs 👍🏽

[@TheAutoInformant]

Thank you very much!

[@pilotnishantdesai9312]

Thanks for the wonderful review. Wagons are definitely a good choice. There are a very few car reviewers who actually show the cars at night and talk about ambient lighting and other stuffs when the car interior gets more colourful, that shows you give attention to detail! Extra brownie points:D

[@TheAutoInformant]

Thanks! I do want to incorporate night reviewing in all of my videos. I feel like it is very important as, well, most people drive their cars at night too!

[@pilotnishantdesai9312]

Andrew Felix Owen Agreed:)

[@MatthewGaither]

Great review. I'm starting to look for a wagon to replace my 2004 GX470 SUV and the E450 is probably the one I am most interested in. As a car enthusiast and tech geek you really touched on almost all of the things that I am interested in (save the audio system - I do like my music!) and I appreciate it!

[@EDHBlvd]

Thank god someone reviewed this wagon as an enthusiast. Thank you. Seems this thing does reward some spirited driving. A possible replacement for my Volvo V70R. Love the 3rd row seats!

[@TheAutoInformant]

I appreciate the feedback! What year is your V70R? I always wanted to own a 6MT V70R.

[@EDHBlvd]

Andrew Felix Owen 2005 with the M66 transmission (6-speed manual).

[@TheAutoInformant]

@@EDHBlvd Very nice.

[@relaxingsilentfilms-LosAngeles]

Good job! We have 2018 E400. With ECU tune. Its a perfect vehicle with plenty of comfort and power. Very rare even in So Cal. The dual 12” screens are a must. We passed up several 2017 models to get the dual screen.

[@TheAutoInformant]

Joe Cordero Very cool! How much power do you have with the tune? I do like the 12” screen in the gauge cluster option but I felt as though I wasn’t missing much personally.

[@relaxingsilentfilms-LosAngeles]

Hi Andrew, the OBD2 tune flash is from OE turning. Office located in So Cal. They average 50-60 WHP and 60-70WTQ... putting the car just over 400hp/420tq fly wheel. Feels just right for a daily driver and a car used mostly by wife and our kids. Tune cost under $1k and reversible in a matter of minutes. @@TheAutoInformant

[@TheAutoInformant]

@@relaxingsilentfilms-LosAngeles Wow. Those are some impressive gains for not a lot of money.

[@tac0_brax]

Great video! I never thought I'd want a Mercedes wagon but I stand corrected haha!

[@TheAutoInformant]

TacoKingdom these cars are so cool and I wish we had more wagons in the US!

[@darrylthompson4301]

I'm so glad they giving these cars and SUV and driving them respect a luxury car or suv are not for racing or drag racing or burn out they are for luxury and relax when driving and family suv or car or wagon it speaks for itself thank u for the respect and not treating it as a race car

[@TheAutoInformant]

Yup! This is a luxury car for sure.

[@mr.matrixedits1154]

My parents got a 2019 e450 luxury sedan used for 52000 dollars. It's a great comfortable car. When I saw this review, It also persuaded me that the e450 was the right choice for my 50 year old mother with the smooth, high ride. It was definitely an upgrade to the aging 2012 e350 sport we had before. One thing I'll admit is the 2012 e class was more boxy and had more sportiness.

[@TommyLGarage]

Aa a guy looking for an E class wagon I have to say this was an excellent review. Nicely done!!

[@johnnymorgan1375]

Don’t hesitate. Buy one while you can. I’ve owned numerous cars and trucks. The wagon may the best ever and sadly as a market we ignore it. Seats seven, can tow up to 6000lbs with a Stealth Hitch. Yakima or Thule bars on top? Are you kidding me. And inside it is plush and wonderful.

[@carlbusque1856]

Great review, had 2 e class wagons, loved them. A bit pricey to maintain, but over engineered in a good way. I always used the back facing 3rd row,

[@carlbusque1856]

The main cpu went on both of my wag sons, so can’t really bolster their reliability.

[@carlbusque1856]

Yes, Thunder Bay, Ontario, lots os winter highway driving, but it is too cold for salt… still, love the car and still want another one. It does everything thing, family cruiser, Costco runs, and plenty of get up and go,

[@jclar3565]

Great all-around car and I found this to be much more useful video than Doug demuros video on the AMG wagon which no one's going to buy. Very nice to see Wilsonville! The rain in the video didn't bother me a bit. I just wish you had measured out door dimensions in the back I'm trying to figure out if I could fit a three-wheel recumbent bicycle in one of those just out of curiosity.

[@TheAutoInformant]

Glad the video was helpful! In the future, I will try to do measurements of the rear cargo area on cars like this. I will say the rear cargo area is big, but perhaps a bit lacking over the previous iterations of the E-Class wagon.

[@rocksteady9225]

Good review. You got a follow. This is my next vehicle. Have been a Mercedes owner for 25 years (with a 2014 Audi S6 in the mix) and I really like this car. Hate SUVs and I need something with storage so I'm going back to the 1970s when the wagon was the way to go, and the Suburban was the only SUV. Thanks for a great review!

[@TheAutoInformant]

Thank you for the follow! I'm glad this review was helpful. I really wish wagons would make a come back in the US.

[@pedromartins6226]

Which one u prefer Mercedes or Audi?

[@rocksteady9225]

@@pedromartins6226 I prefer Audi but too many things have happened with the brand (and the VW family of brands) and my local dealership for me to buy another. Short answer, Mercedes.

[@paulminervino8298]

What a good job you did on this review! I didn't know there was anything between the basic E-Class Estate Wagon and the AMG. I don't need the AMG and don't need the attention either. Think I'll test drive one of these soon. Thanks again Andrew.

[@TheAutoInformant]

Thank you! I'm glad my review was helpful. The E450 is actually the base model wagon in the US, but it's the perfect motor for this car in my opinion. Yes, the 63 would be so much fun but my goodness is it expensive!

[@rocksteady9225]

@@TheAutoInformant The 63 is a lease vehicle IMHO. Hand built engines are good for abusing and getting rid of after 2-3 years. This new mild hybrid 450 engine is "the perfect motor for this car."

[@JaanPaljasma]

I love the self-parking capabilities of the new E-class -- never driven a car that has this feature, and it must feel a bit weird letting car doing the decision making. If you hit something while on autonomous parking who's fault would it be - Mercedes or you? - "Sorry ma'm it's my car, it wasn't me."

[@TheAutoInformant]

It is strange at first, but I have noticed these systems tend to be more cautious than we are as humans. If the car hits anything, it would generally be the drivers fault because you are always supposed to be aware and able to take over if anything bad starts to happen. It's not claiming to be fully autonomous unfortunately. As these systems develop, I'm sure that line will begin to grey.

[@jonshepard85]

I bought one two months ago. It is very fast and handles very well. I love blowing past people in what looks like a sedan for older people (which I am), but drives like a bat out of hell. And I can put so much in the back, seats down or not, it's like a big SUV except it drives and handles pretty much like a sedan. I find the ride a bit jolting, but just a bit, at times, but remember that this handles. I am fortunate to be able to drive this car. My one adverse thought is the expense of long-term ownership of a car that is so computer-controlled and is a MB. God forbid I have a computer issue when I am out of warranty! Well, there is always an extended warranty available. For a price. And by the way, Americans don't like wagons but MB seems to load some dealers with a lot of these 450's, so you can buy this under dealer cost. Try that with an E 450 convertible or sedan.

[@TheAutoInformant]

I agree. Very good handling and plenty of power. I think if long term ownership is the goal, Mercedes has a really good CPO program and would more than likely pay for it's self after a few years. I believe MB sells a lot more GLC 300's as they fit the American market very well, but these wagons are still so much cooler!

[@jonshepard85]

@@TheAutoInformant Thanks for reading my response. Well, the GLC is seriously utilitarian and seriously tedious, but much less expensive.. As is the sedan. I had a C Coupe, white with raspberry leather, that I should have kept, but it really had a rough ride consistent with its performance, though I had the smallest engine. And it barely fit golf clubs or anything else. A Porsche feels more spacious (kidding). There are not a lot of used wagons on the market, and in any event they don't have the power, handling, or safety features of the 2019. Meanwhile, since Americans, unlike Europeans (and especially Germans), don't like the wagon, and it is essentially anathema in the US, it can be had new at a great price for what it is, but probably hard to resell and in any event it probably depreciates quickly, at least initially. But what a great car! (Long comment, apologies.)

[@TheAutoInformant]

@@jonshepard85 I drove the C43 Coupe and with that motor, it makes a lot more sense. I feel like the base C300 coupe would be a bit of a let down. It is nice that we can have the wagons less than MSRP but sad they are not more popular. I think the wagons might be hard to resell in the short term, but long term they will be very easy to sell. Just look at the 2000-2007 E-Class (Two different chassis). Same situation, wagons did not sell well but now they are coveted. It's just the way things are sadly.

[@sudd2685]

That’s one cool wagon , my dream car, guess I’ll keep driving my E320 cdi for now

[@abdullahhafeez5108]

Great review! Thank you

[@TheAutoInformant]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@PunkFloid21]

Mine should arrive in a month or so. Can’t wait ☺️

[@TheAutoInformant]

Very jealous! I quite enjoyed my time in this wagon.

[@mayorpaulmorris]

Awesome car - I have one!! Thank you for the review - I love station wagons, especially having a dog and riding saddles.

[@PiranhaJaw22]

THUMBS UP just for this being a mercedes wagon

[@cibsim]

You are holding well the steering. This is good.

[@rommelgallego2943]

Been dreaming about this wagon… but still hesitant about the reliability of this new 3.0L twin turbo compared to NA3.5 V6…

[@_sundal1670]

awesome review!

[@TheAutoInformant]

_ Sundal thank you!

[@chohyun4357]

8:56 subaru svx sighting

[@TurboSeth]

my dad wants a mercedes GLC. I told him an e class wagon would be good. but he doesn’t want a wagon sadly.

[@TheAutoInformant]

TurboSeth Tell him to watch this video. Haha.

[@atomic9183]

TurboSeth same

[@TurboSeth]

ATOMIC 918 ripp

[@atomic9183]

TurboSeth But I like the GLC too, it’s a great car

[@rocksteady9225]

The GLC is a class beneath the E in the Mercedes lineup so apples and less expensive apples.

[@japanjack62]

I wish the US government would ban crossovers, either buy a wagon or a truck based SUV. Crossovers are ugly,limited cargo room and can't go off road... Wagons handle great, are roomy and have a smooth ride.. Love my E350 4matic wagon

[@TheAutoInformant]

I agree! What a world that would be. I was looking at S212 E350 4MATIC wagons as a potential daily driver. Love the look and the practicality.

[@salmagun]

I have this wagon. Thanks for showing me how to use the self park mode. Very cool. Do you know if I can put a hitch on my car for a bike rack. I’m getting conflicting information. Good video!

[@TheAutoInformant]

Sally, I'm glad my video helped you out! That's what I'm here for. As far as the hitch, yes you can instal one. I've seen E450/E400 Wagons with them. I would either car your local dealer or, if that fails, another local trailer specialty shop.

[@joek9549]

if you have decent upper body strength you should avoid it. the rear bumper needs to be removed and further you have to take off the hunk of metal sticking up to hold your bikes to access the back. I have a Thule roof rack for my bikes (I can attach 3 on top of this car) and it costs less than a trailer hitch set up. Again, you need to be strong and tall enough to put your bike on top of your car of course but with a step stool it makes it easier.

[@paulminervino8298]

This really is a well-done review. But these reviews rarely say anything about reliability or the cost to maintain or repair. A vehicle of this stature and cost should be very reliable but is it? To determine that, look into former years on this same model, 2018, 2017, 2016, etc. Please do a follow-up Andrew.

[@TheAutoInformant]

This is great feedback. I will see if I can do a follow up with a used E450. I would be curious how reliable they have been as well.

[@rocksteady9225]

@@TheAutoInformant I think the 450 is a new engine for this car. The previous nomenclature was E400, I think.

[@scottanson7520]

I want .. but the price & price of parts & repair- service not cheep

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Andrew, EXCELLENT REVIEW!

[@TheAutoInformant]

Thank you!

[@fleuger99]

Nice review! I have two large dogs and need space and looking for a replacement to my current Volvo XC70 T6. I'm not a fan of the new gen Volvo wagons but really like this one so its on my shopping list for later this year. Thanks for the review.

[@TheAutoInformant]

Glad you liked the review! I myself have owned a few Volvo wagons.

[@vashsant]

Good review bruv

[@kamaukinyanjui8739]

I love this car

[@markgeller5900]

This with a plug and about 25 to 50 miles of electric with hybrid would be amazing.

[@wirawankrisman9474]

Great review! Can the 2nd row seats reclined?

[@TheAutoInformant]

They can not.

[@thegrimmer]

You're testing the handling by taking corners gingerly?

[@lyssamariev]

so the back seats are safe for a child to sit like that?

[@garrisonurette]

Just bought one, love it. Did tons of research and found it to be one heck of a car. Have read that Mercedes will not continue the E wagon with the next generation. Instead they will offer a C-class wagon which I think is a mistake. I agree that a plug-in hybrid version would be awesome.

[@liltye7576]

I Love it🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Adumah77]

how tall are you sir

[@edwincastaneda5319]

What kind camera do you use?

[@TheAutoInformant]

I used a Canon 5D IV and a GoPro Hero 4 black for this video. In my recent content, I use a Sony A7iii, Hero 4 Black and Osmo Action.

[@Endorion_YTC]

SUVs are best and large and good on snow.

[@blueschild61]

I WANT A DIESEL. To go with my 300td wagon.

[@TheAutoInformant]

Right? Wish they did them in the states.

[@rocksteady9225]

I think VW ruined that option for just about all the German manufacturers. Maybe one day....

[@alijamili95]

I like them but ever since my girlfriend told me they remind her of hearses and I can’t help but think the same thing now lol

[@matthoward1174]

Ditch the intro and the outro,.. especially the music !

[@TheAutoInformant]

Feedback received! Moving forward, I had planned on doing something different.

[@vwg9325]

🌟🏁🛸👍

[@clothestravel]

I’ll take a wagon ANYDAY over the crop of ugly crossovers and SUVs out there.

[@rwjazz1299]

if you need this feature; you shouldn't be driving in the first place.

[@m_carsseeya9397]

E63s Wagon is faster than Ferraris e450 is garbage

[@redcapote4760]

"e450 is garbage". Wow. Comparing a wagon to a supercar. That makes sense. Get a life, goofball.

[@johnadams9044]

How can anyone have a high end car in anti capitalist, anarchist center socialist Oregon?

[@pyrros81]

Sigh, Tesla has had this technology for years.... Nice that Mercedes is just now catching up lol. Better late than never right?

[@517sf6]

pyrros81 if you’re referring to the autonomous driving, Mercedes has had it since the late 90s