Is the 2019 Mercedes Benz E450 Wagon BETTER than an SUV?

There was once up a time when wagons dominated the street but that time is long gone. This 2019 E450 Wagon though is here to tell you to get rid of your SUV. Under the hood is a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 producing 362 HP & 9-speed automatic transmission. One the inside you will find all of the fine touches you would expect in a Mercedes Benz, plus all the latest safety technology. So is now the time to dump your SUV and get the 2019 Mercedes Benz E450 wagon?
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[@HansDelbruck53]

It's certainly better looking than any SUV.

[@RaitisRides]

HansDelbruck53 AGREED

[@_dmfd]

The US market needs more wagons and hatches! I'd rather have a wagon over a crossover anyday.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you David!

[@weirdshibainu]

Yep. But you can't make people buy a wagon if they don't want it.

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

Same here.

[@andrewmunczenski3632]

I like a cool wagon. I wish we had a American performance wagon.

[@PKMNFan4664]

I also like wagons and hatches more than sedans because it's kind of scary having rainwater get all over my rear windshield and I can't see when I drive my Hyundai Sonata in the rain.

[@uniqu3xperience965]

I have a 2002 w320 4matic wagon still going strong. No issues. Handles good and my version has the oil suspension is like riding on a cloud

[@itcantrainallthetime9886]

Wagons have come so far since the 80s and 90s, even early 2000s. The STi wagon was a real win for me. I'll never own a minivan, but I'd take something like this.

[@gingerbreadman5756]

I’m a huge fan of the MB wagons especially with AMG power... effn monster!

[@jimidean]

No shit! Nothing like smokin some V8 sedan off the lights in your wagon!

[@PitcherExcavationLandscapeLLC]

Did anyone notice that “storage area” in the hatch was actually a 3rd row?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes you have the 3rd row capability.

[@shamanthjilla]

@@RaitisRides I think it was a critical miss from you that you did not cover it Raiti

[@lenamasverat]

That’s all I’m here for to see that third row.

[@matty5063]

A big Zonk for Joe R, I was wanting more info on the 3rd, jump seat. Can't belive he missed it. Big Zonk, And no Chipotle for you!

[@Billyboy35]

I love these E wagons, especially the E 63. I own a VW wagon and am a fan of them. Two Zonks. Heated rear seats aren’t standard for the price point, and Mercedes, like many other manufacturers have very limited color selection.

[@danielchiaravalle]

I gotta Zonk you for not showing the third row seating

[@kjchicago1]

This is the August 2nd birthday boy(man)here-And that's a nice looking Mercedes-Benz E450 wagon-you look great with it

[@RaitisRides]

Happy belated birthday my friend!

[@cadee1976]

I guess the title makes sense but it’s confusing lol

[@RaitisRides]

Cade E I fixed it! Sometimes my typing fingers are faster than my brain! Lol

[@oldskoolwrestlingtv]

Love your videos. My favorite car reviewer. Keep up the great work

[@RaitisRides]

Old Skool Wrestling TV that really means so much!😎👍🏻

[@MatthewGaither]

I love the wagon! One of these might be my next daily driver. Thanks for reviewing this one!

[@Sommers234]

A lot of people mainly buy the SUV because of ride height for broader visibility. Hooey❤. A safe driver doesn't need to be that high. And for that you get a higher center of gravity no thank you.

[@johnhowardesq]

I have been shopping the 2021 and newer, but this is very sweet.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome.

[@danielkershner3269]

Car is gorgeous when can we expect that 3.6R Limited with the optional package?

[@RaitisRides]

Very soon actually Daniel!

[@VictorSaucedo]

Can't believe you forgot to mention the 3rd row!!!

[@DubDubGG]

the 3rd row is the best feature of the car...

[@alphafuryjony2464]

Nice vid Joe, how many cars do you review every day?

[@RaitisRides]

AlphaFuryJony usually in one day I can review around 4.

[@alphafuryjony2464]

@@RaitisRides that's impressive!

[@RaitisRides]

AlphaFuryJony I appreciate it! Thanks for your support.

[@PKMNFan4664]

It's a shame so many automakers are dropping wagons. It's only BMW, Daimler, GM, Jaguar, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Volvo that have stuck with them. And VW's lineup of wagons is about to get much smaller in the American market since the Golf SportWagen and Alltrack are being dropped. Now all we'll have from them soon will be the Audi A4 allroad. Unless you count the Porsche Panamera, but that's not really what most people think of when they think of a "practical wagon".

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

Yes, It looks good and has some substance to it, unlike those lumpy Lexus crossovers with a Soul killing eCVT :'(.

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@aimxdy8680]

Lexus is the king of sedans and FULL SIZE SUVS, not the crossovers.

[@Van-Hammer]

IS it better than an suv? Depends on what you're looking for.

[@RaitisRides]

Van Hammer always so many variables.

[@JG-ef2cn]

Love German vehicles & Mercedes. Great review as always brother.😎🙌 Cant wait to see you do your highly detailed professional review of one of my new favorites, The 2020 BMW M8 high performance model coupe, loaded. I think I like it better than the S63 amg coupe now in a side by side comparison.😎🍿 Ps- also an up & coming review on the new Porsche GT4 would be awesome brother. Thank you so much!👍

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate you letting me share these cars with you! I will be tracking those dow for you!

[@whatevernevermind5960]

The analogue dials look like an afterthought, so outta place. The digital instrument cluster should be standard.

[@carriejardine9501]

You missed showing the "third row" rear facing jump seats...it would have been worth 80k to see you demonstrate the "comfort" of those!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Great looking E450 4matic. I personally don't like wagons but this 1 is a Mercedes Benz that ultimate brand. Would love to see a 2019 Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 1 day. Thanks Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

More to come Jay!

[@RUN_RGB]

Great car! Do you know how it held up in the last 4 years? I see some great deals on 2019 models these days...Just wondering if they're too expensive to service after 4/5 years. Cheers

[@98silver98]

did you gloss over the fact that it has rear facing seat for a total of 7 passengers?

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Joe looks like Clearwater is very hot place to be

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right Ed!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@RaitisRides it could be a very good time to sell t-shirts wit R logo

[@PiranhaJaw22]

yeah, i got some change

[@RaitisRides]

Nice!

[@ecjaye]

Next up let's see the Mercedes AMG A45s, the king of hot hatches.

[@kennethpabillon9409]

wait is there a 3 row?!?!? I SSAW SEATBELTS BACK THERE

[@Tecumchase]

Great review for a great car!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@spartan8377]

didn't say the 0-60 I had to play the video back 3 times to make sure haha

[@chrishoang2005]

My uncle own the 2015 Lexus IS the backseat doesn’t have any usb 🤔

[@LS1007]

This is what people take their kids to the polo fields in. SUV’s go to soccer fields. Lol 🤔 Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I love it Larry!

[@whatevernevermind5960]

I would get this or a Volvo wagon over any luxury SUV.

[@Qwtetwtwyrryey]

U forgot third row

[@theniceones1613]

U.S. SLEEEEPS on wagons. Thats why we dont get em

[@kathybolton5085]

How many cameras does this wagon have? Thank You for your reply

[@scrmblr2]

Uh....maybe I misunderstood your comment but I think Mercedes-Benz has started before 1926....

[@ShootMyMonkey]

It wasn't a single company called "Mercedes-Benz" until 1926... prior to that, it was two companies -- Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie.

[@melvin3r512]

I love me a wagon but if I get a Benz one have to go with the C63 cause I'm into the sportiness...this one is too family oriented for my tastes

[@RaitisRides]

I can undertand that Melvin!

[@thomasstorrs6345]

For what these cost probabky get a land cruiser or lx 570 instead

[@nesica25]

Can you do a review of the new Acura TLX?

[@RaitisRides]

Will be coming soon so stay tuned!

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

I saw one of these today on the road. It was either sport or base model. I think your next review should be an E63 wagon and sedan. Also maybe do a face off between the E63 Wagon and Porsche Panamera Wagon.

[@soccerlocker7417]

You forgot the third row!

[@chrishoang2005]

The old E class offer full lcd

[@TheDavidDiaz]

Phat indeed

[@chrishoang2005]

I am gonna Zonk the instrument cluster

[@johnadams9044]

2021wagon is a far greater features, freshened design and better 48 Volt performing

[@t-bone9239]

This is one of the worst specced E class I have ever seen. Who specced it at 77k with that small and outdated Infotainment. That big bezzled screen with the analog gauges looks terrible. At that price I would have definitly got the dual screen setup and maybe cheap out on that 90's wood trim

[@RaitisRides]

I feel your pain!

[@acfresh2762]

I love the wagon vs an SUV, but man that is a lot of dough for that Benz. I would likely go with a Volvo V60 and save $30k

[@andrewwilliams2358]

I have had both. Let me tell you that extra $30k is absolutely worth it. I would rather go with a CPO 2 year old E wagon rather than a brand new volvo for the same $$.

[@acfresh2762]

@@andrewwilliams2358 i suppose you are right. I will take your word for it since you have the experience of having had both

[@Defy_Convention]

Classy Estate

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you like dthis one!

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Why are all these you tubers so overly enthusiastic? It makes it a bit tiring to watch.

[@beauxguidry5373]

This is almost as bad as Ebay. And just as bad as most of youtube. Back up about three feet and ACTUALLY show the damn car and not any of the close up bullshit that no one likes. And as for motor mouth, that isn't neccessary either.

[@christopherbieniarz1454]

It's not a V-6. It's Straight 6.

[@billdennis5119]

Straight six not available in the wagon until the 2020 model year!

[@KenTheEdifier]

would like to see more wagons

[@RaitisRides]

I will get more together for you!

[@KenTheEdifier]

@@RaitisRides cool this is best channel for car reviews

[@manuthpung0074]

Love your review!! But you don’t have to talk about the history of every car you review because it’s getting a little bit redundant. Cheers :)

[@_dmfd]

I like getting the history lessons. Plus he was a teacher, probably just habit. Adds more substance to the videos that no other car reviewers are doing

[@RaitisRides]

I will toss it up a little!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that David!

[@williaml4893]

Beast

[@davejohnson3860]

Please do E55 WAGON!

[@RaitisRides]

I will get that together for you Dave!

[@davejohnson3860]

@@RaitisRides Oh wow, I really appreciate it!

[@Skfkf1393a]

Zonk? How old are you? 8?

[@ampiciline]

we are waiting for reviewing " corvet 2020 " MADE IN USA

[@RaitisRides]

I am trying to locate one for me to review!

[@randomkdm]

Reviews mercedes *Reviews next to a bmw*

[@RaitisRides]

RandomKDMFanboi does it matter?

[@joyeelau3984]

well, nice car

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@luisescobedo790]

⛽

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Does the what better?

[@RaitisRides]

Midwest DankAlumni fixed it brother.

[@MetalMan73100]

World War 1 happened before 1926, you know ;)

[@papayaman123]

Not my taste, I hate wagons. The only place I see people love them is the internet.

[@amill1563]

Ya I kinda though SUV's were just lifted station wagons. No wagons for me. I seen enough of that crap as a kid in the 70's. Brady Bunch Be Gone! Woo hoo!

[@RaitisRides]

LMAO!

[@zizozizozizo1000]

Slow ass Benz, get a bmw

[@lizparks1662]

Beemer would get smoked, especially if this was amg lol

[@lizparks1662]

The benz is better inside and out