A station wagon was also made. When the W212 replaced the W211, the E63 retained the naturally aspirated M156 V8, but with 11 hp more, making it the tiniest bit quicker in a straight line.

Losing the character and sound of the M156 was a drawback for some ... sacrifices some practicality over the more traditional E63 Estate, the CLS 63 Shooting Brake cuts a more distinctive shape ...