Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Years1996–present
Generations5
Total variants250
Body stylesVan · MPV
PlatformMercedes-Benz NCV2 · Mercedes-Benz VS20
AssemblySpain: Vitoria-Gasteiz · Spain: Alcobendas (Mercedes-Benz España, S.A.U. · CKD) · France: Ligny-en-Barrois · Mexico: Santiago Tianguistenco · China: Fuzhou · Spain: Alcobendas · US: Ladson, South Carolina
PredecessorMercedes-Benz MB100
SuccessorMercedes-Benz VLE
Also known asEQV · EQV / e-Vito · eVito Tourer · Marco Polo · Metris · Valente · Valente (Australia) · V-Class (Japan) · V-Class · Viano · Vito

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is a van and MPV model, produced 1996–present, spanning 5 generations with 250 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the V-Class (2024-), V-Class (2019-2024), V-Class (2014-2019) and V-Class (1999-2003). Body styles across the V-Class lineage span van and MPV, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The V-Class (2019-2024) generation is the most extensively documented, with 104 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 5

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz V-Class have?

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class has 5 generations with 250 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz V-Class produced?

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been produced 1996–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is available as Van, MPV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

71,347Estimated total · €14,269 per year
  • Depreciation50,677
  • Fuel / energy10,200
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,720

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 11

Mercedes-Benz V-Class: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • EQV
  • EQV / e-Vito
  • eVito Tourer
  • Marco Polo
  • Metris
  • Valente
  • Valente
    Australia
  • V-Class
    Japan
  • V-Class
  • Viano
  • Vito
Across · Van

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
V-Class (2014-2019)2014–2019166 hp11.6 s76€65k–€113k★ 4.1
V-Class (2019-2024)2019–2024207 hp9.4 s104€85k–€161k★ 4.1
V-Class (2024-)2024–present201 hp9.5 s34€113k–€154k★ 3.1