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Mercedes-BenzV-class (2015-)

2015 model + 2020/2024 updates tested
MPV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Available new

£72,330Typical price

Test score

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The V Class is Mercedes-Benz’s ultimate people carrier. While it might look like a huge van from the outside, inside it’s available as a full eight-seater with a very plush cabin. Launched in 2015 and facelifted in 2024, does the V Class have what it takes to earn Best Buy status in our tests? Find out in our full Mercedes V Class review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Apr 2025Last checked by Which?
Jun 2020First reviewed by Which?
Apr 2015Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test cars

6 Jun 2025

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectiveness of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performance is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

How we test euro ncap

Any car that receives a rating of two stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. Any car that receives three stars can't be a Best Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

Safety kit

How we test safety kit

We factor in the safety equipment that’s factory-fitted or optional, along with how well the car protects its occupants and pedestrians in the event of an accident. We also test how easy it is to fit a variety of child car seats.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	MPV
Luxury	Yes
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£72,330 - £98,470
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	34.4 to 40.4mpg
Length	5,140mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,928mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,255mm
Height	1,880 to 1,901mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Third row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	7 - 8
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12.2 m
On sale date	01 April 2015
Model years tested	2015 model + 2020/2024 updates tested
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£15.81

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	V300 Exclusive LWB
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (237hp)
Transmission	9-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Fuel tank capacity	70 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	18.1p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£98
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	210
Official fuel economy: WLTP	37.2 to 39.2
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	07 March 2025
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	V300d Lange Avantgarde 9g tronic
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (239hp)
Transmission	9-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Fuel tank capacity	57 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	18.56p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£80
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	215
Official fuel economy: WLTP	36.7 to 37.7
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	04 February 2020
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	250 d long 7G-TRONIC PLUS
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2.1-litre (190hp)
Transmission	7-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Fuel tank capacity	57 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.81p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£80
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	185
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	2000kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	08 July 2015
Car test programme	2012-2016

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