The V-Class will launch on March 3, as a prime rival to Toyota Vellfire and Lexus LM.

Internationally , the V-Class gets sloping bonnet and dual-pod LED headlights with slim DRLs

A U-shaped grille is on offer, the design elements of which differ as per the chosen trim.

It gets powered sliding rear doors, and silver roof rails with 100kg load bearing capacity.

19-inch alloy wheels are standard, but the design is dependent on the chosen trim,

It features wraparound LED taillights, a slim rear bumper and a roof-mounted spoiler.

It gets a chrome strip under the rear windscreen and a Mercedes-Benz lettering above it.

It gets a 2-litre diesel engine that produces either 163hp or 237hp, depending on the tuning.