Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2026 V-Class in India at Rs 1.4 crore, ex-showroom, with deliveries starting by the end of March. Essentially the facelifted version of the previous V-Class (sold between 2019 and 2022), the new luxury van packs several exterior and interior upgrades and a new petrol engine option. The Mercedes V-Class rivals the likes of the Lexus LM and Toyota Vellfire.
- 2026 V-Class will be locally assembled Mercedes’ Chakan plant in Pune
- Its 3.4m wheelbase is the longest in any Mercedes car in India
- The inclusion of Airmatic air suspension should improve ride comfort
- AMG Line cosmetic package is standard on the India-spec V-Class
New Mercedes V-Class exterior highlights
4 and 6 seater layout choices
| Mercedes V-Class dimensions (in mm) | |
| Length | 5,370 |
| Width | 1,928 |
| Height | 1,880 |
| Wheelbase | 3,430 |
The carmaker is offering the V-Class only in the 3.4-metre extra long-wheelbase guise, the longest in any Mercedes car in India. AMG Line styling is standard, courtesy of which comes a three-pointed star-studded grille up front; these signature motifs are even on the blanked-off air dams below. Multi-beam LED headlights with DRLs and a sporty-looking bumper round off this section.
The slab-sided design in profile is marked by electrically operated doors at the back that slide open/close with a pull on the door handle. The India-spec model is equipped with dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels, which look a bit small given the sheer size of the V-Class; a 19-inch option is available in select international markets.
At the rear, there is an upright tailgate, which is electrically operated. But the highlight here is that the glass can be opened, providing easy access to the storage area to store small bags and even groceries. The tail-lamps have vertical LED elements similar to the pre-facelift V-Class.
New Mercedes V-Class interior and features
Captain seats, Burmester sound system, driver-monitoring system
Both black and beige colour choices will be provided for the leather upholstery. Speaking of the seating layouts, the chauffeur-driven who want maximum cabin space will appreciate the 4-seater version with two captain seats in the last row, offering extendable leg support alongside cooling, heating and massaging functions. The other 6-seater option adds two seats in the middle row, which can either face the last-row seats or be positioned in the traditional forward-facing layout. A notable inclusion on the V-Class is the Airmatic air suspension with adaptive damping as standard, which has been tuned for our roads. Those seated have also been pampered with a 650W 15-speaker Burmester audio system with Dolby Atmos and sunshades (in second and third rows), but a sunroof is absent, let alone a panoramic unit. The windows here cannot be opened either.
Coming to the front seats, they are powered and offer ventilation. Both the digital driver’s display and the central touchscreen measure 12.3 inches, with the latter offering wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Physical controls to control the climate and operate the doors and ambient lights are also there.
Safety
Mercedes has also equipped it with a driver-monitoring system with a camera. 7 airbags, ISOFIX anchors, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, 360-degree camera setup and an auto-dimming rearview mirror, adaptive cruise control, tyre-pressure monitoring system, and hill-start assist are also available. Euro NCAP has awarded the V-Class a full five-star rating in its crash tests.
New Mercedes V-Class engine options
2L diesel and turbo-petrol
There are two variants on offer: V300 d diesel and V300 petrol. The diesel V-Class uses a 2-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged heart producing 237hp, while the petrol version’s 2-litre engine makes 231hp and gets mild-hybrid assist. Both engines come mated to a 9-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox.
