Midsize station wagons compared: all 9 current models side by side
The nine models in the EPA's midsize station wagon class are priced from $65,395 for the Audi A6 and $66,350 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class to $124,750 for the BMW M5 and $133,295 for the Audi RS 6, with the Honda CR-V and electric Mercedes-Benz EQE and GLC sharing the class. Fuel economy runs from 14 mpg for the BMW M5 to 119 MPGe for the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
What this class holds
The class is defined by interior volume, and here it holds premium wagons and crossovers rather than mainstream ones. On Kelley Blue Book's base prices the Audi A6 starts at $65,395, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class at $66,350, the BMW M5 at $124,750 and the Audi RS 6 at $133,295, so the entry ticket is a luxury price. The Honda CR-V is the mainstream exception, rated up to 40 mpg.
Fuel economy and running cost
The Mercedes-Benz GLC rates 119 MPGe and the EQE 93 in their electric forms, at about $650 and $800 a year on the EPA's assumptions, while the Audi RS 6 (16 mpg) and BMW M5 (14) are the thirstiest. The CR-V's 40 mpg is the efficiency pick if you want a wagon-style body without a luxury price.
What to check
Performance wagons like the RS 6 and M5 carry high running costs beyond fuel: tires, brakes and insurance. Read each model's page for its recall and complaint record and check a used car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Every midsize station wagons model, side by side
| Vehicle | Base price | MPG or MPGe combined | Fuel cost a year | Drive | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A6 | $65,395 | 23–24 | $3,300–3,450 | All-Wheel Drive | 3L 6-cyl SIDI, 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid |
| 2026 Audi RS 6 | $133,295 | 16 | $5,000 | All-Wheel Drive | 4L 8-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid |
| 2027 BMW M5 | $124,750 | 13–14 | $5,700–6,150 | All-Wheel Drive | 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV |
| 2027 Honda CR-V | 29–40 | $1,600–2,250 | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | 1.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid | |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $66,350 | 25–28 | $2,850–3,200 | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 81–93 | $800–950 | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Electric motor / not listed | |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | 23–28 | $2,850–3,450 | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 22–119 | $650–3,650 | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | |
| 2026 Volvo V90 | $68,095 | 25 | $3,200 | All-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid |