Mercedes-Benz V-Class

As things stand, the Mercedes-Benz V-class is the most expensive MPV on sale in India. The V-class promises to offer all the practicality you’d expect from a large MPV with all the luxury you’d expect from any Mercedes vehicle. The V-class is available in India in six-seat, short-wheelbase and seven-seat, long-wheelbase versions, both of which come powered by a 2.1-litre diesel engine.

As things stand, the Mercedes-Benz V-class is the most expensive MPV on sale in India. The V-class promises to offer ...

As things stand, the Mercedes-Benz V-class is the most expensive MPV on sale in India. The V-class promises to offer all the practicality you’d expect from a large MPV with all the luxury you’d expect from any Mercedes vehicle. The V-class is available in India in six-seat, short-wheelbase and seven-seat, long-wheelbase versions, both of which come powered by a 2.1-litre diesel engine.

The Mercedes-Benz V-class is big, boxy and has commercial van-like proportions though the stylised nose does link it to the rest of the Merc range. Like other Mercedes cars, the V-class’ cabin is well-finished. Drivers get a great view out and the easy access to the middle and third rows via the wide opening sliding rear doors is a big plus. Cabin room and luggage space are immense, irrespective of which size of V-class you buy.
V-class Exclusive trims that feature a 2+2+2 seating configuration are better equipped and offer the added flexibility of swivel chairs for the middle row. With the second and third rows facing each other and the pull-out table in place, it’s possible to use the V-class as a mobile office. The thing is, the seats aren’t sumptuous and reorienting the chairs is a cumbersome process. The lack of sun blinds for the large windows is also an oversight.
163hp might not seem much for something so large but performance is more than adequate. Ride quality is also largely good and the real surprise is how easy the V-class is to drive in spite of its school-bus size.

The Mercedes-Benz V-class is big, boxy and has commercial van-like proportions though the stylised nose does link it ...

The Mercedes-Benz V-class is big, boxy and has commercial van-like proportions though the stylised nose does link it to the rest of the Merc range. Like other Mercedes cars, the V-class’ cabin is well-finished. Drivers get a great view out and the easy access to the middle and third rows via the wide opening sliding rear doors is a big plus. Cabin room and luggage space are immense, irrespective of which size of V-class you buy.
V-class Exclusive trims that feature a 2+2+2 seating configuration are better equipped and offer the added flexibility of swivel chairs for the middle row. With the second and third rows facing each other and the pull-out table in place, it’s possible to use the V-class as a mobile office. The thing is, the seats aren’t sumptuous and reorienting the chairs is a cumbersome process. The lack of sun blinds for the large windows is also an oversight.
163hp might not seem much for something so large but performance is more than adequate. Ride quality is also largely good and the real surprise is how easy the V-class is to drive in spite of its school-bus size.

The Mercedes-Benz V-class will be of most interest to tour operators and hotels. Private buyers might not take as keenly to an MPV when seven-seat SUVs are available for similar money. That being said, few vehicles can match the V-class on cabin room. If you must have a V-class and don’t need seven seats, we’d recommend the Exclusive trim that gets the swivel middle-row seats and also gets more features, aside from a better-appointed cabin.

The Mercedes-Benz V-class will be of most interest to tour operators and hotels. Private buyers might not take as kee...

The Mercedes-Benz V-class will be of most interest to tour operators and hotels. Private buyers might not take as keenly to an MPV when seven-seat SUVs are available for similar money. That being said, few vehicles can match the V-class on cabin room. If you must have a V-class and don’t need seven seats, we’d recommend the Exclusive trim that gets the swivel middle-row seats and also gets more features, aside from a better-appointed cabin.