What does it cost?
For The Mercedes Viano is an expensive people-carrier that’s not comfortable or refined enough. It also lacks the versatility of other more conventional MPVs.
Against It's very expensive and the Viano’s van roots show through in too many areas. The engines are noisy and it's not easy to use the car’s full versatility because you have to remove the heavy seats.
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The Mercedes Viano is an expensive people-carrier that’s not comfortable or refined enough. It also lacks the versatility of other more conventional MPVs.
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There are 18 Mercedes-Benz Viano versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
With three different body lengths, as many engines and a variety of seating configurations to choose from, picking a Mercedes Viano can be tricky. Before you buy one, though, look at one of the Viano’s more conventional MPV rivals, many of which do better on value for money, practicality, comfort and refinement.
If you do want one, though, go for the 2.2 CDI Ambiente model. The SWB model will be plenty big enough for most needs, too.
It’s worth noting that the Viano is unique in the Mercedes car range in that it (in common with the commercial van it's based on) doesn’t qualify for the Mercedes Mobilo package. In other Mercs, this provides you with assistance on the road for up to 30 years in more than 30 European countries. The Viano does, however, have the standard Mercedes three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Reader test team says:
Mercedes-Benz Viano MPV 2.2 CDI Ambiente LWB 5dr
Previously I had a Freelander 2, wonderful to drive, but too little space for my needs. The Vaneo is spacious, very comfortable on good roads, a…
4
out of 5 stars
Mercedes-Benz Viano MPV 2.2 CDI Trend XLWB 5dr
I owned/ drove one for 12 months after which it was returneed to Mercedes with a vertual full refund. Design faults, very very poor build quality,…
1
out of 5 stars
Mercedes-Benz Viano MPV 2.2 CDI Ambiente LWB 5dr
we bought this car for the practicality of the cabin and the ride. Unfortunately the reliability has not matched up to our expectations-the air con…
2
out of 5 stars
Mercedes-Benz Viano MPV 2.2 CDI Ambiente LWB 5dr
A good MPV with plenty of space for the family.
3
out of 5 stars
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Mercedes-Benz Viano MPV 2.2 CDI Ambiente SWB 5dr
The best engine in the right body - there's no surprise that this is our favourite Viano.
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