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Mercedes V-Class 300: A new Petrol Version

by Philippe Lacroix
The restyled Mercedes V-Class now includes a V 300 version with a 231 hp two-litre turbo petrol
engine. The starting price is €72,845 for the model with a 5.14 metre body lengtlh

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While the current trend is electric power, Mercedes valve timing, with cylinders featuring “reduced consumption: 8.9 to 11.3 l/100km and CO 2
had no qualms about completing its V-Class piston friction” technology, by means of a emissions ranging from 204 to 257 g/km in
range with a modern, intelligent and almost clean special coating which contributes to lower the WLTP combined cycle.
turbo petrol engine. With a maximum torque of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, and
370 Nm, this version complements the 3 Diesel specially engineered balance shafts. It should Modular interior layout
V versions 220d, 250d and 300d with 163, 190 be noted that the electric motor vehicle cannot The Mercedes V-Class has the advantage of
and 237 hp respectively. Inaugurated by the drive autonomously. It assists the internal several interior layouts. The individual rear
E-Class in 2021, the 1,999 cm block features combustion engine when starting the vehicle seats make it possible to choose between two
3
lightweight hybrid technology by way of a 48V or during load variations. or three very comfortable seats. The backrest
starter-alternator integrated into the engine. The As with the diesel versions, power is transmitted and armrests are angle adjustable, and the
48-volt on-board network enables the starter- via the G-Tronic 9 automatic gearbox only on comfortable headrest is height adjustable
alternator to function as a boost, generating up rear-wheel drive (4Matic all-wheel drive is and reclinable.
to 20 hp and an additional 200 Nm. not available). This V-Class 300 does not The V-Class lets you enjoy breaks without
come in a t version with a short body, and is leaving the vehicle with its 3-seater bench
Four high-tech cylinders therefore only available in a long (5.14 m) or seat that converts to a comfort sleeper. A few
Named the M 254, the block adopts variable extra-long (5.37 m) version. Estimated fuel simple movements move the one-piece rear
backrest from a vertical to a horizontal position.
The simple addition of the separate black
fabric bed extension creates a comfortable,
flat horizontal surface approximately 35 metres
wide and approximately 2 metres long.
Two rows of rear seats or bench seats is also
an option.

French tax history
In terms of the malus, the 2024 Finance Law
allows families with 3 or more children to
deduct 20 grammes of CO 2 per child (and
200 kg per child for the weight tax). For
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to vehicles with eight or more seats, as well as
a 500-kg allowance for tax by weight.

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