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Top 10 Station Wagons 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain
Direct answer

The Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain is the best station wagon worth buying in 2027, followed by the Volvo V90 Cross Country at #2 and the Subaru Outback at #3. The ranking is based on real-world capability and value, with lifted, factory-AWD luxury wagons first, then the mainstream value pick and its off-road trim, then performance wagons, and two strong global picks last.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain$80,000 MSRPBuyers who want a lifted, luxury wagon that can still be bought new from a US dealer
2V90 Cross Country$66,900 MSRPFamilies wanting Scandinavian comfort and the biggest Volvo wagon cargo hold
3Outback$34,995 MSRPAnyone who wants the best-value, most widely available wagon-crossover in America
4Outback Wilderness$44,995 MSRPBuyers who want the Outback's value with more off-road capability
5V60 Cross Country$53,595 MSRPBuyers who want Volvo wagon looks and safety in a smaller, cheaper package than the V90
6M5 Touring$125,300 MSRPPerformance buyers who want the first-ever US-market M5 wagon
7RS 6 Avant performance$130,700 MSRPBuyers who want Audi's long-running high-performance wagon with quattro AWD
8AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon$95,200 MSRPBuyers who want AMG performance with the All-Terrain's raised ride height and plug-in range
9Superb EstateFrom £38,430 (SE Technology)Buyers outside the US who want maximum space and value in a traditional estate
10Passat Estate£41,350–£51,170European buyers who want a mainstream, efficient wagon (VW now sells the Passat only as an Estate)

Pick by what you want

Best overall
E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain
Best value
Outback
Best for off-road
Outback Wilderness
Best performance
M5 Touring
Best for maximum space
Superb Estate

The ranking

1

E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain

E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain
Answrs VerdictThe most complete factory-new luxury wagon sold in the US.
Starting price: $80,000 MSRPHorsepower: 375 hp (plus up to 23 hp from Integrated Starter-Generator)Overall length: 194.9 inCargo capacity: 33.1–64.6 cu ft

The E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain starts at $80,000 MSRP and makes 375 hp, plus up to 23 hp from its Integrated Starter-Generator. It measures 194.9 inches long and offers 33.1–64.6 cu ft of cargo space. It is the most complete factory-new luxury wagon sold in the US.

Go ifBuyers who want a lifted, luxury wagon that can still be bought new from a US dealer
Skip ifYou don't need luxury-brand pricing or raised ride height
Why #1 over #2: It beats the V90 Cross Country because it delivers more power, a longer body, and a more premium luxury experience.
2

V90 Cross Country

V90 Cross Country
Answrs VerdictRoomy, comfortable, and still genuinely new-sold in the US.
Starting price: $66,900 MSRPHorsepower: 295 hpCargo capacity: 25.5–69 cu ftGround clearance: 7.9 in

The V90 Cross Country starts at $66,900 MSRP, makes 295 hp, and has 7.9 inches of ground clearance. Its cargo capacity ranges from 25.5 to 69 cu ft, the biggest Volvo wagon cargo hold. It is roomy, comfortable, and still genuinely new-sold in the US.

Go ifFamilies wanting Scandinavian comfort and the biggest Volvo wagon cargo hold
Skip ifYou want more horsepower per dollar
Why #2 over #3: It beats the Outback because it offers more luxury, a larger maximum cargo hold, and a more refined driving experience.
3

Outback

Outback
Answrs VerdictThe best value wagon you can actually buy new today.
Starting price (Premium): $34,995 MSRPHorsepower: up to 260 hpGround clearance: up to 9.5 in

The Outback starts at $34,995 MSRP for the Premium trim and makes up to 260 hp. It offers up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance. It is the best value wagon you can actually buy new today.

Go ifAnyone who wants the best-value, most widely available wagon-crossover in America
Skip ifYou want traditional low-roof wagon looks, not crossover styling
Why #3 over #4: It beats the Outback Wilderness because it costs less while offering the same horsepower and ground clearance.
4

Outback Wilderness

Outback Wilderness
Answrs VerdictOutback value plus genuine off-road upgrades.
Starting price: $44,995 MSRPHorsepower: up to 260 hpGround clearance: up to 9.5 in

The Outback Wilderness starts at $44,995 MSRP and makes up to 260 hp. It has up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance. It delivers Outback value plus genuine off-road upgrades.

Go ifBuyers who want the Outback's value with more off-road capability
Skip ifYou never leave pavement
Why #4 over #5: It beats the V60 Cross Country because it offers more horsepower, more ground clearance, and a lower starting price.
5

V60 Cross Country

V60 Cross Country
Answrs VerdictSmaller, cheaper way into a new Volvo wagon.
Starting price: $53,595 MSRPHorsepower: 247 hpFuel economy: 23 city / 31 hwy / 26 combined MPG

The V60 Cross Country starts at $53,595 MSRP and makes 247 hp. It returns 23 city / 31 hwy / 26 combined MPG. It is a smaller, cheaper way into a new Volvo wagon.

Go ifBuyers who want Volvo wagon looks and safety in a smaller, cheaper package than the V90
Skip ifYou need maximum cargo room
Why #5 over #6: It beats the M5 Touring because it costs far less and delivers much better fuel economy.
6

M5 Touring

M5 Touring
Answrs VerdictThe most powerful wagon BMW has ever sold in the US.
Starting price: $125,300 MSRPHorsepower: 717 hp (M TwinPower Turbo V8 + electric motor)0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds

The M5 Touring starts at $125,300 MSRP and makes 717 hp from its M TwinPower Turbo V8 and electric motor. It hits 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. It is the most powerful wagon BMW has ever sold in the US.

Go ifPerformance buyers who want the first-ever US-market M5 wagon
Skip ifYou don't want to pay six figures for a wagon
Why #6 over #7: It beats the RS 6 Avant performance because it has more horsepower and is the first-ever US-market M5 wagon.
7

RS 6 Avant performance

RS 6 Avant performance
Answrs VerdictA proven 621-hp wagon still on sale right now.
Starting price: $130,700 MSRPHorsepower: 621 hp / 627 lb-ft0-60 mph: 3.3 seconds

The RS 6 Avant performance starts at $130,700 MSRP and makes 621 hp and 627 lb-ft. It hits 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It is a proven 621-hp wagon still on sale right now.

Go ifBuyers who want Audi's long-running high-performance wagon with quattro AWD
Skip ifYou'd rather wait for the next-gen hybrid RS6 due in 2027
Why #7 over #8: It beats the AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon because it offers more horsepower and quicker acceleration.
8

AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon

AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon
Answrs VerdictAMG punch layered onto a lifted, usable wagon.
Starting price: $95,200 MSRPHorsepower: 443 hp and 413 lb-ft from the gas engine alone (plug-in hybrid system)

The AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon starts at $95,200 MSRP and makes 443 hp and 413 lb-ft from the gas engine alone, with a plug-in hybrid system. It layers AMG punch onto a lifted, usable wagon.

Go ifBuyers who want AMG performance with the All-Terrain's raised ride height and plug-in range
Skip ifYou don't need the extra power over the E 450 All-Terrain
Why #8 over #9: It beats the Superb Estate because it offers far more power and is available in the US.
9

Superb Estate

Superb Estate
Answrs VerdictHuge, practical, and the value pick if you're in Europe.
Starting price: From £38,430 (SE Technology)Horsepower: Engines from 150PS up to 265PS

The Superb Estate starts from £38,430 for the SE Technology trim and offers engines from 150PS up to 265PS. It is huge, practical, and the value pick if you're in Europe.

Go ifBuyers outside the US who want maximum space and value in a traditional estate
Skip ifYou're shopping in the US — it isn't sold there
Why #9 over #10: It beats the Passat Estate because it offers more power and a lower starting price.
10

Passat Estate

Passat Estate
Answrs VerdictVW's wagon-only Passat is a sensible, efficient all-rounder.
Price range: £41,350–£51,170Horsepower: 150 PS eTSI, or eHybrid with 204PS or 272PS0-62 mph: 7.1–9.3 seconds depending on variant

The Passat Estate is priced from £41,350 to £51,170 and offers a 150 PS eTSI or eHybrid with 204PS or 272PS. It does 0-62 mph in 7.1–9.3 seconds depending on variant. VW's wagon-only Passat is a sensible, efficient all-rounder.

Go ifEuropean buyers who want a mainstream, efficient wagon (VW now sells the Passat only as an Estate)
Skip ifYou're shopping in the US — it isn't sold there

How we ranked these

The order was decided by real-world capability and value for a 2027 wagon shopper, prioritizing lifted, factory-AWD luxury wagons, then the mainstream value pick and its off-road trim, then outright performance wagons, with two strong global picks last since they're harder for a US buyer to get. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What's the best-value new station wagon in 2027?

The Subaru Outback, starting at $34,995 MSRP for the Premium trim — by far the cheapest wagon-style vehicle on this list still sold new with factory AWD.

What's the most powerful station wagon you can buy?

The BMW M5 Touring, with 717 hp from its V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 3.5-second 0-60 time — the first time BMW has sold the M5 Touring in the US.

Can you still buy a new Mercedes-Benz wagon in the US?

Yes — the E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain starts at $80,000 MSRP, and the more powerful AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon starts at $95,200 MSRP, both sold new through Mercedes-Benz USA.

Starting price (USD MSRP) at a glance

Subaru Outback$34,995
Subaru Outback Wilderness$44,995
Volvo V60 Cross Country$53,595
Volvo V90 Cross Country$66,900
Mercedes-Benz E 450 All-Terrain$80,000
Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon$95,200
BMW M5 Touring$125,300
Audi RS 6 Avant performance$130,700
Starting price (USD MSRP), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.