Best Station Wagons
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best station wagons based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Station Wagons at a glance
C/D Rating: 10/10
1
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Wagon
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$78,000 est
EPA MPG
25 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain is a testament to the wagon class—and hopefully popular enough to keep it going. Learn More
2
2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$94,500
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: Designed to haul cargo and burn rubber, the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 station wagon is a dual-purpose vehicle for drivers who simply cannot compromise. Learn More
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3
2026 Audi A6 Allroad
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$74,395
EPA MPG
24 combined
C/D SAYS: Offering loads of cargo space, good fuel economy, and effortless power, the handsome 2026 Audi A6 Allroad makes a great case for wagons over SUVs. Learn More
4
2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$53,595
EPA MPG
26 combined
C/D SAYS: Station wagons may be a dying breed, but the 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country remains enticing thanks to its deft blend of practicality and elegance. Learn More
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5
2026 Audi RS6 Avant
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$131,995
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: Against all odds, the 621-hp 2026 Audi RS6 Avant continues in production, delivering near-supercar performance in a station wagon wrapper. Learn More
6
2026 BMW M5 Touring
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$127,950
EPA MPG
13 combined
C/D SAYS: With the same powerful 717-hp powertrain as the M5 sedan, the M5 Touring station wagon delivers performance and practicality in equal amounts. Learn More
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7
2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$68,195
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country wagon is an elegant, fuel-efficient, and attractive alternative to many modern SUVs. Learn More
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