The most pressing things we have to say about the 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon here at the Frankfurt Motor Show have nothing to do with the wagon. On the car itself, everything about it makes us go “Hot!” It’s got 525 hp and 464 lb-ft from AMG’s well known naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8, it’s got badass written in every body panel, and it’s got the room and undercover cred of a wagon. It is also most tasteful inside, the carbon fiber trim playing its beautifully woven support notes for the cream interior.

But once past the “Hot!” the only thing looking at the E63 AMG Wagon does it make us drop to our knees and hold our heads in our hands, wondering why Mercedes won’t give us an E63 AMG Coupe. The real reason, not the hints and obfuscations. Then we could have one of each. And be happy for the rest of our lives. Don’t worry, Mercedes, we don’t mind starting with the wagon. But don’t be too long with that coupe, all right?

Since their heyday several decades ago, wagons have struggled to hold on to a piece of the U.S. market, as buyers have turned their backs on them in favor of SUVs and crossovers. Despite strong headwinds, Mercedes-Benz will continue to fight the good fight with the 2011 E-Class Wagon.Though the new wagon will come with a host of drivetrains in its native Europe, the trouble that cargo-friendly wagons face in the U.S. is evident in the fact that Mercedes-Benz will only offer one model here, the E350 4Matic. While its brethren across the pond pick up several diesel and gas powertrains, and no doubt a high-performance AMG model, the U.S. will make due with only a 268-hp 3.5L V-6 mated to a seven-speed automatic gearbox and Mercedes’ 4Matic AWD system.

While the E-Class wagon for our shores comes in only one engine flavor, it still offers plenty of features inside. Mercedes’ new Agility Control suspension with active dampening and auto-leveling keeps the car under control while nine airbags and 12 different safety systems protect passengers before and during a crash. Mercedes’ Comand system with navigation will get you where you need to go and a power opening and closing tailgate will make loading and unloading a breeze when you get there.

While wagons may not be all the rage anymore, they can still make a case for themselves. The E350 picks up increased shoulder and elbow room over the standard E-Class sedan and the spacious cargo area can swallow nearly 69 cubic feet of gear, which is more than can be said for the trendy GLK-Class SUV.

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