Minibus

Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / EQV

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is the passenger version of the W447 series and shares its body, wheelbase and engineering with the Vito van. The model comes in three lengths (4,895, 5,140 and 5,370 mm) with six, seven or eight seats and rear-wheel drive, or 4MATIC four-wheel drive. In the Netherlands the V-Class is used as an executive shuttle, for taxi and care transport, as a hotel and airport shuttle and as a base for wheelchair and camper conversions (Marco Polo). Since 2020 the fully electric EQV has been available alongside the diesel versions; it uses the same body but has a battery pack in the floor. Because the seat rows are removable, the V-Class is also used for combined passenger and cargo transport.

W447 V-Class (diesel/petrol) (2014-present)

The W447 replaced the Viano in 2014 and was given rear-wheel drive, three lengths and the 2.1-litre OM651 diesel. With the 2019 facelift the 2.0-litre OM654 diesel with 9G-TRONIC automatic replaced the 2.1-litre with 7G-TRONIC, including the new top model V 300 d. The second facelift in 2024 brought a new front end, MBUX with two 12.3-inch screens, a new steering wheel and a left-hand sliding door as standard.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
V 200 CDI / V 200 d 2014-2019	diesel	2,1 l	136 pk (100 kW)	330 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual, 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic optional
V 220 CDI / V 220 d (2.1) 2014-2019	diesel	2,1 l	163 pk (120 kW)	380 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual, 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic optional
V 250 BlueTEC / V 250 d (2.1) 2014-2019	diesel	2,1 l	190 pk (140 kW)	440 Nm	Euro 6	7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic
V 220 d (2.0, OM654) 2019-present	diesel	2,0 l	163 pk (120 kW)	380 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP, later Euro 6d	9G-TRONIC automatic
V 250 d (2.0, OM654) 2019-present	diesel	2,0 l	190 pk (140 kW)	440 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP, later Euro 6d	9G-TRONIC automatic
V 300 d 2019-present	diesel	2,0 l	239 pk (176 kW)	500 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP, later Euro 6d	9G-TRONIC automatic

Trim levels

BasisEntry version with cloth upholstery, manually operated sliding doors, air conditioning and the standard safety systems such as Attention Assist and Active Brake Assist.

StyleComfort package above the base with alloy wheels, extra chrome and interior trim and more extensive audio and navigation features.

AvantgardeBetter-equipped line with equipment including an EASY-PACK tailgate with separately opening rear window, alloy wheels, comfort seats and extra chrome accents.

ExclusiveTop line with sports suspension, leather steering wheel, electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory, tinted rear glass, electric sliding doors, electric EASY-PACK tailgate and 19-inch alloy wheels.

AMG LineStyling package that can be ordered on several lines, with AMG bumpers, larger wheels and a sportier interior finish; no extra engine power.

Marco PoloCamper version based on the V-Class with pop-up roof, kitchen unit and sofa bed; registered as a passenger car in the Netherlands.

EQV (fully electric, E447) (2020-present)

The EQV arrived in 2020 as the fully electric version of the V-Class, with an electric motor on the front axle and a battery pack in the floor; as a result its height is slightly above that of the diesel versions and the gross vehicle weight is 3,500 kg. Unlike the rear-wheel-drive diesels, the EQV has front-wheel drive. In 2024 the EQV received the same facelift as the V-Class, with a new front end, MBUX and two 12.3-inch screens.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
EQV 300 2020-present	electric	90 kWh	204 pk (150 kW)	362 Nm	363 km	Single-speed reduction, automatic

Trim levels

EQV BasisEntry version with eight seats, heat pump/pre-conditioning, 11 kW on-board charger and 110 kW rapid charging as standard equipment.

EQV AvantgardeBetter-equipped line with alloy wheels, comfort seats, extensive navigation with charging point planning and extra chrome and interior trim.

EQV ExclusiveTop line with electrically operated sliding doors, electric tailgate, tinted rear glass, memory seats and 19-inch alloy wheels.

The dimensions at a glance

Of the Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / EQV there are 6 versions, load length 241 cm to 288 cm, load volume 4,2 m³ to 5,0 m³. The full dimensions table by version, with wheelbase, exterior dimensions, width between the wheel arches and Euro pallets, is on the dimensions page.

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What the V-Klasse / EQV is known for

Three lengths on two wheelbases, with 610 to 1,410 l of luggage space behind the last seat row and up to approximately 5,000 l with the rear seats removed
Removable seat rows and rails, so the same vehicle can be set up as a minibus or as a van
Rear-wheel drive with 4MATIC as an option, and a towing capacity of up to 2,500 kg (braked) on the diesel versions
Shares parts and maintenance points with the Vito, which means there is a dense dealer and workshop network in the Netherlands
Fully electric EQV variant with a 90 kWh net battery and 110 kW rapid charging within the same body

What to look out for on a used example

On the 2.1-litre OM651 diesels (V 200/220/250 CDI, until around 2019) the timing chain with plastic guides is a known wear point; on a cold start, listen for rattling at the rear of the engine.
Check the operation of the (electric) sliding doors and the rails and rollers: in taxi and shuttle use these go through many cycles and closing becomes heavier.
With many short trips in city traffic, the particulate filter is a point of attention; ask about regeneration messages and oil dilution in the maintenance history.
On the EQV, ask for a battery certificate or State of Health reading and for the charging history; the stated WLTP range of approximately 363 km drops noticeably in winter.

These points apply to the model in general. What applies to a specific vehicle depends on its maintenance history; we discuss this for every vehicle we sell.