The E63 AMG S-Model, available as both sedan and wagon, has 27 more horsepower and 59 pound-feet more torque than the base E63 AMG, which only comes as a sedan in the United States.

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Both autos share the same unfortunate battery protrusion in the trunk area, and while it's less of an issue in the Fusion sedan than the wagon-like C-MAX, it detracts from the overall package.

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These days, you can buy a family sedan, a station wagon or even an SUV that would blow the doors off a sports car made only a few years ago.

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More evidence of parts-sharing will come in 2004, when Chrysler (nyse: DCX - news - people ) launches a line of premium family cars, including the Dodge Magnum wagon and a sedan.

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It's the same reason that I love my boring but unbreakable Subaru Legacy wagon better than the finicky Audi s4 sports sedan it replaced.

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The oddly designed Dodge Caliber compact wagon has been supplanted in the line by the stylish Dart sedan, while the redoubtable Jeep Liberty is taking the 2013 model year off as it awaits its own redesign.

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Mr. MATANO: Used to be a sedan's for working and other type of vehicle for pleasure, the wagon for the family outing and stuff.

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The 2013 E63 AMG Sedan, with rear-wheel drive, gets 19 miles per gallon overall, and the wagon gets 18 miles per gallon.

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