Hauling sass: beauty and the beast
Ritzy versus rugged: you choose. Like forlorn lovers, two iconic vehicles showcase the strengths—and weaknesses—of growing up on different sides of the track.
The revered Jeep Wrangler, first introduced in 1986, traces its roots to the rugged Jeeps of World War II. Believe it or not, one Jeep—dubbed “Old Faithful”—was actually awarded a Purple Heart after surviving the Guadalcanal beach landing.
Then there’s the refined Mercedes E-Class wagon, a high-society hauler. The German automaker debuted its first modern station wagon in 1977 but can boast lineage dating back to Karl Benz’s first patented car in 1886.
Ritzy doesn’t begin to describe today’s sensuous ride. So, beauty or the beast? Trust me, it’s not an easy choice. JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON 392 FINAL EDITION $102,000 MPG: 13 city/16 highway 0-to-60 mph: 4.2 seconds Cargo capacity: 72 cu.
