The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Thread (incl EQV)

The Mercedes-Benz V300d’s Unique Seating Arrangement

Mercedes-Benz V300d Avantgarde AMG Line Fast Facts

Price: R1 894 683 (base)
Engine: 2.0-litre, turbodiesel
Power: 174 kW @ 4 200 r/min
Torque: 550 N.m @ 1 600 – 2 400 r/min
Gears: 9-speed automatic, RWD
Fuel Economy: 8.0 L/100 km (claimed)
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
Maintenance Plan: 7-years/140 000 km
Warranty: 5-years/100 000 km

Know when to fold ‘em

For families taking on the open road, practicality is just as important as comfort. This is where the V300d’s 7-seat arrangement offer another layer of versatility. They can be adjusted, folded, or even removed entirely, allowing the interior to be reconfigured in multiple ways to suit different needs. Whether you need more room for luggage, want to create a lounge-like environment for a longer trip, or need to make space for an impromptu picnic on the go, the V300d’s seating can adapt.

Beyond the comfort and versatility of the seats, the Mercedes-Benz V300d provides generous luggage capacity, making it even more ideal for road trips. With all seats in place, the van offers 542 L of boot capacity. As mentioned, the removal of the rear seats will increase the cargo area. This flexibility means that whether you’re heading out on a weekend getaway or a longer road trip, there’s always room for everything you need.

 
V-Class of the future: Mercedes aiming to reinvent the van with new EV family

Mercedes-Benz has released the first teaser images of its all-new van family that will be introduced to the world from 2026 onwards.

The German carmaker says that all newly developed medium and large vans that the company introduces from that year will be underpinned by its new VAN.EA architecture.

Mercedes refers to it as a “modular, flexible and scalable” electric vehicle architecture that would aim to “reinvent” the van as we know it.

But where does this leave the current internal combustion engined Mercedes van models? According to Car and Driver, these existing ICE models will remain on sale until at least the end of this decade, or for as long as there is demand for them.

The current Mercedes V-Class was given a significant revamp in 2023.

 
Updated Mercedes V-Class lands in SA with bold new look, R2.2 million price tag

When it comes to people movers, the Mercedes V-Class has become the ultimate status symbol for Mzansi families, and now Mercedes has added even more flash and luxury for 2024.

The facelifted van has just arrived on local shores and is available in just one variant, the V300d Exclusive, which is priced at R2,254,000.

The V-Class has never been shouty in the way it looked, but that changes with the 2024 model, which asserts its presence with a huge chrome grille that’s illuminated by an LED light band.

The grille no longer houses the Mercedes badge, which now becomes an upright bonnet emblem, a long-standing Mercedes status symbol. The grille is flanked by newly designed Multibeam LED headlights with Highbeam Assist Plus, which adapts to traffic conditions.

Moving to the side view, we see newly designed 19-inch ‘Monobloc’ alloy wheels while the rear view has been enhanced by a redesigned bumper and new LED taillights and chrome strips.

 
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