V8 Wagons: Eight Cylinders, One Long Roof
The wagons that carried a V8 — from the Audi RS and S Avants to the Mercedes E-Class AMGs and the big American estates. Eight cylinders under a practical roof is the rarest combination in the database. Full list in the Wagon Wiki.
Reading the table: Specs are for the representative volume trim of each generation unless noted. HP/Ton is computed (hp ÷ curb weight in US tons). Values marked ~ are approximate and pending verification against primary sources. Imports (never sold new in the US) are badged. See Sources & methodology below.
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Audi
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | S6 Avant (C5) 4.2 | 2002–2003 | 340 | ~310 | ~4,024 | ~169.0 | 6.8 | 188.8 | ~57.4 | ~34 | 12 | 19 | 15 | AWD | 4.2L 8cyl | Automatic (S5) | $58,700 | Automobile MagazineThe Auto Channel | |
 | RS6 Avant (C5) IMPORT | 2003–2004 | 444 | 413 | ~4,112 | ~216.0 | ~4.7 (0-62) | ~191.3 | ~57.0 | — | — | — | — | — | ~4.2L 8cyl turbo | ~Automatic 5-spd | n/a US | Autocar buying guideautoevolution specs | |
 | S4 Avant (B6) 4.2 | 2004–2005 | 340 | 302 | ~3,627 | ~187.5 | ~5.5 | ~179.0 | ~56.2 | ~28 | 14 | 20 | 16 | AWD | 4.2L 8cyl | Manual 6-spd | ~$48,040 | EdmundsCarsGuide | |
 | S4 Avant (B7) 4.2 | 2006–2008 | 340 | 302 | ~3,935 | ~172.8 | ~5.4 | 180.6 | 56.2 | ~28 | 14 | 20 | 16 | AWD | 4.2L 8cyl | Manual 6-spd | ~$50,000 | EdmundsConsumer Reports | |
 | RS4 Avant (B7) IMPORT | 2006–2008 | 414 | 317 | ~3,693 | ~224.2 | 4.7 (0-62) | 180.6 | ~56.1 | — | — | — | — | — | ~4.2L 8cyl | ~Manual 6-spd | n/a US | evoCAR magazine | |
 | RS6 Avant (C8) | 2021–present | 591 | 590 | 4,575 | 258.4 | 3.3 (tested) | 196.7 | 58.6 | — | ~14 | ~22 | ~17 | AWD | ~4.0L 8cyl turbo | ~Automatic (S8) | $109,000 | Edmunds testedThe Drive (ownership) |
BMW
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | M5 Touring (G99) | 2025–present | 717 | 738 | 5,530 | ~259.3 | 3.5 | 200.3 | 59.4 | ~27 | 11 | 17 | 13 | AWD | 4.4L 8cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | $121,500 | Motor1Hagerty |
Mercedes-Benz
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | E-Class Wagon (S211) E500 | 2004–2009 | 302 | 339 | ~4,230 | ~142.8 | 5.8 | ~190.3 | ~59.3 | — | ~14 | ~19 | ~16 | AWD | ~5.0L 8cyl | ~Automatic 5-spd | ~$59,000 | MotorWeekForbes | |
 | E55 AMG Wagon (S211) | 2005–2006 | 469 | 516 | ~4,270 | ~219.7 | ~4.5 | ~190.3 | ~58.4 | ~41 | 13 | 20 | 15 | RWD | 5.4L 8cyl supercharged | Automatic (S5) | ~$83,000 | The Truth About Carsautomobile-catalog specs | |
 | E63 AMG S Wagon (S212) | 2012–2016 | 577 | 590 | 4,733 | 243.8 | ~3.6 | ~192.7 | ~57.8 | ~36 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 4WD | 5.5L 8cyl turbo | Automatic 7-spd | ~$103,000 | Edmunds track testAutoGuide | |
 | AMG E63 S Wagon (S213)▲ best hp/ton | 2018–2021 | 603 | 627 | ~4,697 | ~256.8 | 3.4 | ~194.6 | ~57.4 | ~35 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 4WD | 4.0L 8cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | $107,945 | Motor AuthorityMotor1 |
Buick
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | Estate Wagon (B-body) | 1990 | 140 | ~255 | ~4,300 | ~65.1 | ~13.0 | ~220.5 | ~59.3 | ~51 | 15 | 22 | 18 | RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$17,940 | — | |
 | Roadmaster Estate Wagon | 1991–1996 | 260 | 330 | ~4,563 | ~114.0 | ~7.0 | ~217.3 | ~60.3 | ~55 | 15 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$27,000 | Motor1 retro reviewConsumer Guide |
Cadillac
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | CTS-V Sport Wagon▲ best hp/ton | 2011–2014 | 556 | 551 | ~4,396 | ~253.0 | 4.7 (Edmunds, auto) | 191.3 | ~58.5 | ~29 | 18 | 26 | 21 | RWD | 6.2L 8cyl supercharged | Automatic (S6) | ~$63,215 | Edmunds |
Chevrolet
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | Caprice Estate Wagon▲ best hp/ton | 1990–1996 | 260 | 330 | ~4,473 | ~116.3 | ~7.5 | ~217.3 | ~60.9 | ~55 | 15 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$22,000 | Curbside ClassicCurbside Classic COAL (LT1) |
Dodge
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | Magnum R/T | 2005–2008 | 340 | 390 | ~4,260 | ~159.6 | 6.3 (MotorWeek) | ~197.7 | ~58.4 | — | ~15 | ~23 | ~18 | RWD | ~5.7L 8cyl | ~Automatic 5-spd | $29,995 | MotorWeekAuto123 | |
 | Magnum SRT8▲ best hp/ton | 2006–2008 | 425 | 420 | 4,268 | 199.2 | 4.7 (C/D) | 197.7 | 58.0 | — | ~13 | ~18 | ~15 | RWD | ~6.1L 8cyl | ~Automatic 5-spd | $37,995 | Autoweb first driveSupercars.net |
Ford
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | Country Squire | 1990–1991 | 150 | 270 | ~4,070 | ~73.7 | ~11.0 | ~220.0 | ~57.0 | — | ~15 | ~22 | ~18 | RWD | ~5.0L 8cyl | ~Automatic 4-spd | ~$17,921 | Curbside Classic |
Mercury
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | Colony Park | 1990–1991 | 150 | 270 | ~4,100 | ~73.2 | ~11.0 | ~218.0 | ~56.8 | — | ~15 | ~22 | ~18 | RWD | ~5.0L 8cyl | ~Automatic 4-spd | ~$18,700 | Curbside Classic |
Oldsmobile
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | Custom Cruiser | 1990–1992 | 170 | ~255 | ~4,300 | ~79.1 | ~10.5 | ~217.2 | ~59.8 | ~55 | 15 | 23 | 18 | RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Automatic 4-spd | ~$18,500 | — |
Volkswagen
| Compare | Photo | Model | Years | HP2 | TQ (lb-ft)2 | Weight (lb)2 | HP/Ton (2,000 lb) | 0–60 (s) | Length (in)2 | Height (in)2 | Cargo (cu ft)1 | MPG city1 | MPG hwy1 | MPG comb1 | Drive1 | Engine1 | Transmission1 | MSRP (launch)2 | Reviews |
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 | Passat W8 Wagon (B5.5)▲ best hp/ton | 2002–2004 | 270 | 273 | ~3,800 | ~142.1 | ~7.0 | 184.3 | 58.9 | ~39 | 17 | 26 | 20 | AWD | 4.0L 8cyl | Automatic (S5) | $38,700 | MotorWeek |
Sources & Methodology
- 1 Fuel economy, engine, transmission, drivetrain and cargo volume come from the U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (fueleconomy.gov). MPG is the median across a generation’s trims and model years, so a specific trim may differ. Cargo is EPA luggage volume, which uses a different standard than the manufacturer’s brochure figure.
- 2 Horsepower, torque, weight, length, height and launch MSRP come from manufacturer specifications, cross-referenced with model documentation. Values marked ~ are approximate and still being verified against primary sources.
- 3 0–60 mph times combine manufacturer figures and independent instrumented tests, and are marked ~ where not yet verified.
- 4 Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licenses (public domain, CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA); click any photo to open its Commons source page with the photographer credit and license. Review links point to the original publication.
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