The starry monospaces becoming increasingly luxurious

The Mercedes Class V and EQV large monospace vans benefit from the overall upscale shift of the brand’s utility vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Vans is positioning its star monospace models along the premium strategy introduced last year for its commercial range (Citan, Vito, and Sprinter). In the future, a targeted luxury strategy will be applied to the “private” versions of the Class V, EQV, and Marco Polo, as is the case for all Mercedes passenger cars. The goal is to pave the way for the upcoming modular and scalable electric architecture VAN. EA (Van Electric Architecture) starting from 2026. As stars in VIP transport, the new EQV and Class V models are an important step on this path.

Both offer even higher levels of features, notably a new exterior and interior design. They also include an improved level of comfort and safety thanks to smarter digital networking. The models are available for order since January.

In France, the new Class V is priced from €68,924.40, the new EQV from €88,678.80. The new Class V forms the basis for the Class V Marco Polo camper van, which starts at €92,774.40 in our country.

The cabin features a redesigned dashboard with two 12.3-inch screens (31.24 cm), new air vents, and a next-generation steering wheel with capacitive gesture recognition for hands-free control. The center console, also updated, offers an optional wireless charging deck for smartphones. Other new comfort features include a keyless start function, a heated steering wheel, and mood lighting in the rear cabin for night driving. For easier access to the rear seats, the monospace models now come standard with a sliding door on the driver’s side.

For customers opting for full electric, the EQV features a 90 kWh usable battery, with peak power of 150 kW (204 hp) and continuous power of 70 kW (95 hp). The WLTP electric range of the EQV can reach up to 365 kilometers, thanks notably to energy recovery during deceleration and an optimized thermal management. The fully electric minivan supports both home and public charging at AC up to 11 kW, as well as DC fast charging at up to 110 kW. On a rapid charging station, the charging time is approximately 40 minutes to go from 10% to 80% charge.