What Car? says
For There's vast space, luxury fittings and proven, reliable mechanicals
Against It's expensive to run, poor to drive and noisy
Verdict
Prestige badge, yes. Prestige car, no. The V-Class isn't pleasant or rewarding
Go for… 2.4-litre turbodiesel
Avoid… Everything else
- 1. Steer clear of franchised showrooms because cars there will be pricey. Find sellers specialising in executive or ex-fleet vehicles instead
- 2. Known problems include sliding side doors that can jump their runners
- 3. Rust was an issue on some models, and there were reports of collapsing rear suspension struts, too
- 4. There's a huge amount of space inside, but also lots of engine, road and wind noise
- 5. Pick the 2.2-litre diesel engine, as it's the lesser of all the evils
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