New Mercedes-Benz Class: a step up

The V-Class from Mercedes arrives with a facelift across all its components. A fresh look and a remaster to bring new air to what the German brand has accustomed us to.

Mercedes Benz set a benchmark in the MPV segment back in 2015, in terms of design, quality, comfort, and safety and driver-assistance systems. This year the new V-Class brings major updates.

It will go on sale in Europe starting in March 2019. Although its final price is still unknown, in Germany it is priced from 36,900 euros (VAT included). In addition, the German brand is already preparing a fully electric MPV.

Driving dynamics and efficiency

Four-cylinder OM654 diesel engines, with the V300D reaching a peak output of 240 CV (176 kW). For the first time on this model, it features the 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox.

This new generation of engines is even more efficient and cleaner, with improvements in noise and vibration, combining an aluminium housing with steel pistons and a combined combustion process.

In terms of handling, there are new features thanks to the innovative 9G-Tronic gearbox and the Dynamic Select switch, which lets us choose between driving modes such as Comfort or Sport.

Mercedes Benz V-Class: New design and greater comfort

• Exterior:

Depending on the short or long version, apart from the dimensions, the equipment is similar. A wider, stronger look with its new front end. A personalisation concept with the Sport and Exclusive lines, or the AMG line with a sportier visual effect.

The bodywork offers two new colours: graphite grey metallic and hyacinth red metallic, adding a more emotive touch.

• Interior:

A more modern, reduced design, with new leather upholstery in napa tortufo or lugano colour. Luxury reclining heated and ventilated seats and ambient lighting, giving a far greater sense of shelter and comfort.

• Driver-assistance and safety systems:

Among the safety systems there is a package with blind-spot assist, lane keeping, braking assistance and occupant protection with Pre-Safe.

Furthermore, the assistance systems include parking assistance with rear and 360º camera, traffic sign recognition, Crosswind Assist and the new Active Brake Assist and HighBeam Assist Plus systems.