Van-tastic! 2023 Mercedes V-Class Review

The Mercedes V-Class might look like a van in a posh outfit, but it's become a popular choice for chauffeuring A-listers and VIPs for good reason: it's roomy, luxuriously trimmed, and very discreet.

The 2023 V-Class is available with two engines and in two body lengths. The standard body is 5.14m long, while the extra long body measures 5.37m. The engines are both two twin-turbocharged, four-cylinder diesels, and both paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. The entry-level V220 d produces 163bhp, while the flagship V300 d has 237bhp. There's also a fully electric EQV with a range of around 200 miles from a charge - although bear in mind that's less than half what you'll manage in the diesel.

In this CarGurus UK review, Rebecca Jackson tests the extra long V300 d to see what the V-Class has to offer, be it for families, celebrities or VIPs. Practicality is explored across the V-Class's three twos and eight full-size seats, plus Rebecca weighs up the driving position and infotainment, and of course takes the big Mercedes for a drive to see how it behaves on the road.

Would you consider a V-Class over a big SUV?

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00:00 Introduction
00:29 The V-Class lineup
00:58 V-Class size and practicality
02:17 Rear seats and boot space
03:17 Driver's seat and infotainment
05:13 Driving impressions
07:36 Verdict
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[Birmingham_racing]

I'm not a van person but would love something like this

[rjhandley]

In the market for one of these at the moment, as I’m starting a chauffeur business. Very timely thank you!

[anthonystevens]

A great quick review Rebecca. For wannabe VIP's or VIP's that want to travel slightly incognito this car/van works. On British roads it makes a lot more sense than a stretch limo. If it was my money I'd go for this over the Defender as I don't need the crazy off road performance.

[jamiep]

One of the best Large Family MPVs on sale 😊

[samhall]

This girl really is an absolute stunner in every sense of the word!
Really nice car too 😎🔥♥️

[andyh]

Why does no one ever mention the built in Towing bar in the tool compartment and electric hookup?

[Yorkshiremadmick]

V Class Mercs always been a good bet. Easy going and adaptable

[abelisraelcruzayuso]

I covered the DTM for Red Bull Spain from late 2014 to 2019. The media shuttles for Audi, BMW and Mercedes were manufacturer-related (for Audi, they started being VW transporters T6). I usually wanted to get the Mercedes, because I could ride shotgun and it was pretty much like this one. It became my wet dream of a car. Yeah, more than many sports cars…

[azprego]

Why is average Mpg lower than pre facelift model which if 44mpg combined on 2.2 engine with a 7 speed gearbox... Newer engine should be better... im confused😮

[davidhayes]

Good little video but making too much of the cost “just being a van”. All modern vans are ace but even basic ones are expensive.

[trimley]

Springsteen on tour use & love these

[starboy]

Luv the review Rebecca, in a few weeks or months Mercedes will release the facelift of the V klasse. New front and fully updated dashboard.

[willh]

75 k bet it will still rust like all merc vans ! Lol .. still it’s practical … nice review

[abelisraelcruzayuso]

Oh, the dashboard is still way better than a Peugeot’s, for instance… even with the “age” it has…

[danmccarthy]

I don't get why anyone would choose a 7 seat SUV over something like this, unless they really believe their 3rd-row passengers would rather be squished against the seats in front of them than be caught dead in a van.

[jimj]

They should add a front middle jump seat.

[zuti]

Can you please translate and edit somewhere on screen fuel consumption in L/100 km for european subscribers since that is only thing we don't understand.

[prakashnarismulu]

Lots of VIPs get dropped off at posh Johannesburg 🇿🇦schools in this van

[thomash]

Why AMG Line? What about if you find ‘sporty’ pointless? What about comfort? And no diesel, thanks…

[carlmarsden]

Both feature a premium badge on the bonnet? I'm sorry but LandRover have lost nearly all of their credibility, about as premium as KIA these days.