2023 Mercedes-Benz V-class

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Mercedes-Benz V-class

Mercedes-Benz’s V-Class isn’t trying to win everyone over. It’s a full-fat, full-bling minivan that knows exactly who it’s for: those who want their space, their badge, and that old-school Benz refinement, and are willing to pay handsomely for it. On paper at least, eight used V-Classes are up for grabs in SA, with price tags swinging from R999,900 to a frankly daunting R2,299,900. That median, a shade under R1,4 million, underlines how this is a vehicle for business owners, shuttle services who care what their clients think, or families stretching for something more than the usual HiAce Tourer, Caravelle, or Tourneo Custom. Sure, they all sip diesel and drive themselves (automatic only), but none trade on this much status. The V300d EXCLUSIVE dominates the listings, four of them floating between R1,368,888 and R1,588,888. If you’re on the hunt for a relative bargain, the V250d Avantgarde at just under a bar is your only shot. Expect mileage around 80,884 km, and models from as far back as 2019, with one or two unicorns registered as late as 2026. What sets the V-Class apart isn’t just the badge—though that matters—but the cabin. Material quality, seat layouts that actually let you fit adults in comfort, and that unmistakable S-Class hush at speed. No new stock on showroom floors right now, so if you’re after one, you’ll need to be patient—and probably quick.