Mercedes-Benz V-Class

What is the Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

The V-Class is a large passenger van, or MPV, with a spacious cabin and flexible seating. It belongs to Mercedes-Benz’s van range and is set up for carrying people. The Vito is its close commercial relative, while the V-Class focuses on passenger comfort and seating.

The first V-Class arrived in 1996. Across its generations, it has served families and passenger-transport operators who need the space of a van in a passenger-focused vehicle.

V-Class generations

The first generation, W638, ran from 1996 to 2003. The second, W639, followed from 2003 to 2014. The third generation, W447, began in 2014.

The W447 brought a more car-like finish, including body-coloured bumpers. Later equipment updates added features such as MULTIBEAM LED headlamps on some versions.

Engines, power and fuel consumption

Diesel has been central to the V-Class range. EU figures from 2013 to 2025 also include hybrid, petrol, electric and other versions. EU engines range from 1.9 to 2.1 litres, with power from 100 kW (136 PS) to 180 kW (245 PS). UK figures include engines from 1.9 to 2.8 litres and power up to 233 kW (317 PS).

The lowest EU figure for petrol, diesel and hybrid versions is 7.3 L/100 km on WLTP. In the UK, the lowest figure is 6.2 L/100 km on NEDC; France’s is 5.7 L/100 km on NEDC. WLTP and NEDC are different European test procedures, so their figures are not directly equivalent.

Where was the V-Class sold?

The V-Class appears in EU figures from 2013 to 2025, UK figures from 2000 to 2026, and French figures for 2015. EU registrations total 485,343. Among the leading EU versions were 2.1-litre diesels rated at 140 kW (190 PS).