NEW MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE

Mercedes-Benz has just announced its new C-Class Estate for 2008. Debuting at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the estate’s spec sheet reads largely the same as its sedan brother, announced this past March.

The newest MB wagon will of course score highly for its versatility and load-carrying abilities. The tailgate opens automatically at the push of a button, revealing a cargo area loaded with tie downs, hooks, a collapsible storage crate, and nooks/crannies aplenty. Cargo capacity is a reasonable 17 cubic-feet with the kids in the back, expanding to around 53 cubic feet with the backseats folded.