Compare the2026 Dodge Durango SRTVS 2026 Mercedes AMG E-Class Wagon

Both the Durango SRT and the AMG E-Class Wagon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Durango SRT 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Mercedes covers the AMG E-Class Wagon. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the AMG E-Class Wagon ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 6 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Durango SRT’s warranty.

The Dodge Durango SRT’s engine uses a cast iron block for durability, while the AMG E-Class Wagon’s engines use an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in initial quality. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mercedes is rated below average.

The Durango SRT’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 133 more horsepower (710 vs. 577) and 92 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 553) than the AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid. The Durango SRT’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 106 more horsepower (710 vs. 604) and 92 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 553) than the AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon’s optional 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Durango SRT’s fuel efficiency. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Durango SRT has 8.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG E-Class Wagon (24.6 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Durango SRT’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG E-Class Wagon:

For better traction, the Durango SRT has larger tires than the AMG E-Class Wagon (295/45R20 vs. 265/40R20).

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Durango SRT can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The Durango SRT has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the AMG E-Class Wagon; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Durango SRT has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Durango SRT’s wheelbase is 3.2 inches longer than on the AMG E-Class Wagon (119.8 inches vs. 116.6 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Durango SRT is 1.5 inches wider in the rear than on the AMG E-Class Wagon.

The Durango SRT uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Durango SRT has standard seating for 7 passengers; the AMG E-Class Wagon can only carry 5.

The Durango SRT has 2.4 inches more front headroom, .7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom, 2.5 inches more rear legroom and .6 inches more rear shoulder room than the AMG E-Class Wagon.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Durango SRT’s middle row seats recline. The AMG E-Class Wagon’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Durango SRT’s cargo area provides more volume than the AMG E-Class Wagon.

The Durango SRT’s cargo area is larger than the AMG E-Class Wagon’s in almost every dimension:

The Durango SRT has a 8700 lbs. towing capacity. The AMG E-Class Wagon has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Durango SRT uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The AMG E-Class Wagon doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Durango SRT’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG E-Class Wagon does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Durango SRT has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the AMG E-Class Wagon only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Dodge Durango outsold the Mercedes E-Class by almost six to one during 2025.