Expert Review
4.4/5
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is basically a luxury lounge that happens to have a steering wheel. In India, the 2026 V-Class comes in an Extra Long Wheelbase version, stretching 5.37 metres with a 3,430 mm wheelbase. The cabin is the real attraction, with plush reclining seats, ventilation, heating and massage, twin 12.3-inch screens and a premium Burmester audio system.
The V 300 d gets a 2.0-litre diesel producing 237 hp and 500 Nm, paired with a 9-speed automatic. There is also a 231 hp mild-hybrid petrol option. Airmatic air suspension keeps the ride impressively comfortable, which is exactly what you want when the vehicle is nearly as long as a small apartment.
Who should buy it? Someone who wants chauffeur-level rear-seat comfort, massive cabin space and Mercedes luxury without buying an SUV.
What will bug you? Its 5.37-metre length, 160 mm ground clearance, huge turning circle and eye-watering ownership costs can make Indian city driving stressful.
