Mercedes-Benz V-Class III
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class III (since 2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 54 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: W447 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140–5,370 mm RDW | 4,895–5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm RDW | 1,928–2,249 mm |
| Height | 1,860–1,880 mm RDW | 1,901–1,908 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200–3,430 mm RDW | 3,200–3,430 mm |
| Front track | 1,666–1,670 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,646–1,650 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 2,005–2,264 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 2,105–2,364 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,050–3,200 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,000–2,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 6–8 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 195–220 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 380–440 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/55R17, 245/45R19, 245/45R18, 235/55R17, 205/65R16, 245/55R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.4% (87.2–89.4) | 92.2% | 3,349 |
| 4–5 years | 87.5% (86.9–88.1) | 91.0% | 10,664 |
| 6–8 years | 84.7% (84.1–85.4) | 86.4% | 11,271 |
| 9–12 years | 82.4% (79.7–84.8) | 77.9% | 875 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 25.3% | 25.7% |
| Brakes | 16.3% | 17.7% |
| Suspension | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.6% | 6.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | 2.5% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 54 versions of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class III
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European Union 31 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | 8.0–8.2 L/100 km WLTP | 209–215 g/km | – | 76,531 |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | 7.7–7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 202–208 g/km | – | 45,737 |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 7.3–7.5 L/100 km WLTP | 194–197 g/km | – | 22,340 |
| 2024–2025 | 2.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Hybrid | 10.3 L/100 km WLTP | 234 g/km | – | 681 |
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | – | 207–223 g/km | – | 162 |
| 2019–2023 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | – | 206–212 g/km | – | 110 |
| 2023 | 2.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Petrol | – | 312 g/km | – | 11 |
| 2021–2023 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | – | 206–212 g/km | – | 22 |
| 2022 | 2.0 L | 206 kW (280 PS) | Diesel | – | 202 g/km | – | 19 |
| 2022 | 2.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 10 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 176 kW (239 PS) | Diesel | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 212 g/km | – | 1,343 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | – | – | – | 58 |
| 2021 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 26 |
| 2019–2020 | 2.0 L | 176 kW (239 PS) | Diesel | – | 168 g/km | – | 39,016 |
| 2019–2020 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | – | 161–162 g/km | – | 24,990 |
| 2019–2020 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | – | 158–159 g/km | – | 14,978 |
| 2014–2020 | 2.1 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | – | 157–188 g/km | – | 163,485 |
| 2014–2020 | 2.1 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | – | 149–181 g/km | – | 68,488 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 32 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 70 kW (95 PS) | Electric | 32.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 302 km | 16 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | – | 180 g/km | – | 14 |
| 2019 | 2.1 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | 19.9 kWh/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km | – | 20,190 |
| 2014–2019 | 2.1 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | – | 155–174 g/km | – | 3,232 |
| 2019 | 2.0 L | 176 kW (239 PS) | Diesel | – | 235 g/km | – | 94 |
| 2019 | 2.0 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | – | 207 g/km | – | 20 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 145 kW (197 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 18 |
| 2019 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | – | 210 g/km | – | 18 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Other fuel | – | 169 g/km | – | 2,104 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | – | 170 g/km | – | 1,448 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | – | 161 g/km | – | 116 |
| 2017 | 2.1 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | – | 166 g/km | – | 12 |
United Kingdom 17 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026V 220 d Premium Extra-Long | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 193–194 g/km |
| 2025–2026V 220 d Premium Long | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 192 g/km |
| 2025–2026V 300 d Premium Long | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 196–199 g/km |
| 2025–2026V 300 d Premium Extra-Long | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km WLTP | 197–198 g/km |
| 2025–2026V 300 d Marco Polo | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 207 g/km |
| 2026V 300 d Marco Polo Premium Plus | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.8–7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 206 g/km |
| 2024V 220 d Premium Long | 2.0 L | 161 kW (219 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.2–7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 190–193 g/km |
| 2024V 220 d Premium Extra-Long | 2.0 L | 161 kW (219 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.3–7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 192–194 g/km |
| 2024V 300 d Premium Long | 2.0 L | 233 kW (317 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.4–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 195–200 g/km |
| 2024V 300 d Premium Extra-Long | 2.0 L | 233 kW (317 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 196–199 g/km |
| 2024V 300 d Marco Polo | 2.0 L | 233 kW (317 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 207 g/km |
| 2022–2023V 220 d extra-long | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 197–199 g/km |
| 2022–2023V 220 d long · V 220 d Marco Polo | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 198–201 g/km |
| 2022–2023V 300 d extra-long | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 197–199 g/km |
| 2022–2023V 300 d long · V 300 d Marco Polo | 2.0 L | 174 kW (237 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 198–201 g/km |
| 2016–2017V 220 d extra long with 17'' rear wheels · V 220 d extra long with 18'' rear wheels · V 220 d extra long with 19'' rear wheels and 5 more trims | 2.1 L | – | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2016–2017V 250 d extra long with 17'' rear wheels · V 250 d extra long with 18'' rear wheels · V 250 d extra long with 19'' rear wheels and 5 more trims | 2.1 L | – | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
France 6 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015V 200 CDI (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 152–154 g/km |
| 2015V 200 CDI (136ch) | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1–6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 159–168 g/km |
| 2015V 220 CDI (163ch) | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.7–5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 149–152 g/km |
| 2015V 220 CDI (163ch) | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7–6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 149–157 g/km |
| 2015V 250 BlueTEC (190ch) | – | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.0–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 157–177 g/km |
| 2015MARCO POLO 250 BlueTEC (190ch) | – | 140 kW (190 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 6.1–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 159–177 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.