The new Mercedes-Benz EQV and V-Class.
05-03-2024 18:58 - MARKET NEWS
The Mercedes‑Benz EQV and V‑Class MPVs are very popular in Europe and the Asian market. The customer spectrum ranges from families and leisure enthusiasts to VIPs and businesspeople. The models have always been particularly impressive thanks to their generous amount of space combined with a high level of comfort, as well as a high-quality and unique design. They also offer numerous customisation options with several attractive equipment lines. For the EQV there is the AVANTGARDE line, while the V‑Class is available as an entry-level model, as well as in the STYLE and AVANTGARDE lines and as the top-end EXCLUSIVE version. There are also optional design packages such as the AMG Line and the Night Package for the V‑Class, as well as the EQV Design Packages Exterior and Interior. All these qualities have been further honed.
The highlights of the new EQV and V-Class include a new look. The further-developed design gives them a more distinctive and unique visual position in their segment. The new front design is characterised by a striking radiator grille in different forms and a powerfully defined bumper. Depending on the equipment, the radiator grille is surrounded by an LED light band. The top-line V-Class EXCLUSIVE also has a prestigious, upright Mercedes star on the bonnet for the first time. The adaptive MULTIBEAM LED headlights with their elegant design, which are available either as standard or as an option depending on the equipment line, add another stylish touch to all models. At the rear, a new chrome trim strip with Mercedes-Benz lettering and newly designed LED lights ensures an unmistakable appearance. The contour of the rear lights is darkened, creating a more precise light signature. The upgraded appearance is rounded off by new alloy wheels with an aerodynamically optimised design in the formats 43.2, 45.7 and 48.3 centimetres (17, 18 and 19 inches) as well as four new paint colours.
Customers of the fully electric EQV model can choose between two battery sizes (90 and 60 kWh), with a peak output of 150 kW (204 hp) and a continuous output of 70 kW (95 hp) (WLTP: combined power consumption: 29.43-27.04 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km). The electric WLTP range of the EQV is up to 277-365 kilometres9, - also thanks to efficient recuperation and optimised thermal management; the latter further increases real-world efficiency and range. The fully electric MPV supports both alternating current charging (AC) at home or at public charging stations with up to 11 kW, as well as direct current charging (DC) at fast charging stations with up to 110 kW as standard. At a fast charging station, the charging time is around 40 minutes from 10-80 percent SoC (State of Charge).
For the V-Class, the proven and efficient diesel engine OM654 is available in three performance levels: 120 kW (163 hp), 140 kW (190 hp), 174 kW (237 hp) (WLTP: combined fuel consumption: 8.7‑6.9 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 229‑182 g/km). In addition, a new petrol engine, the M254, will be available over the course of the year (2024) as a mild hybrid with 170 KW (231 hp) (provisional values WLTP: combined fuel consumption: 11.3–8.9 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 257-204 g/km) – new for Europe and particularly relevant in many Asian markets where the V-Class has established itself, especially China.
The 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission and a selection of different chassis and driving programmes ensure equally agile and comfortable driving characteristics in all models. The combustion engine variants are rear-wheel drive; the diesel models also have optional all-wheel drive. The electric models are front-wheel drive. Further technical data and values are available in the “Technical data” chapter.
For the V-Class, the proven and efficient diesel engine OM654 is available in three performance levels: 120 kW (163 hp), 140 kW (190 hp), 174 kW (237 hp) (WLTP: combined fuel consumption: 8.7‑6.9 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 229‑182 g/km). In addition, a new petrol engine, the M254, will be available over the course of the year (2024) as a mild hybrid with 170 KW (231 hp) (provisional values WLTP: combined fuel consumption: 11.3–8.9 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 257-204 g/km) – new for Europe and particularly relevant in many Asian markets where the V-Class has established itself, especially China.
The 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission and a selection of different chassis and driving programmes ensure equally agile and comfortable driving characteristics in all models. The combustion engine variants are rear-wheel drive; the diesel models also have optional all-wheel drive. The electric models are front-wheel drive. Further technical data and values are available in the “Technical data” chapter.