Mercedes-Benz VLE

Mercedes-Benz VLE
The Mercedes-Benz Vision V concept, which previewed the VLE.
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Group
Also called	Mercedes-Benz VLS
Production	June 2026 – present
Model years	2027
Assembly	Spain: Vitoria-Gasteiz
Designer	Gorden Wagener (head of design)
Body and chassis
Class	Large luxury MPV (M)
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (VLE 300) Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive (VLE 400 4MATIC)
Platform	VAN.EA
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,342 mm (131.6 in) (SWB) 3,517 mm (138.5 in) (LWB)
Length	5,309 mm (209.0 in) (SWB) 5,484 mm (215.9 in) (LWB)
Width	1,999 mm (78.7 in)
Height	1,943 mm (76.5 in)
Kerb weight	3,500–3,700 kg (7,716–8,157 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz EQV (for VLE) Mercedes-Benz R-Class (for VLS)

The Mercedes-Benz VLE is a battery electric large luxury MPV (M) manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It was previewed by the Mercedes-Benz Vision V in April 2025 and has been repeatedly teased afterwards. A more luxurious and longer version will be sold as the VLS.

Overview

The VLE is the first product of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz passenger vans, based on the scalable VAN.EA platform. According to Mercedes-Benz, it will offer up to 8 seats. On 17 December 2025, Mercedes-Benz confirmed the production model would be unveiled on 10 March 2026.

The VLE was previewed by the Vision V concept, which was revealed on 22 April 2025.

The VLE was revealed on 10 March 2026.

Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce petrol and diesel engines for the VLE later on in its life cycle.

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  Rear view (test mule)

Exterior

In front, the Vision V features a light bar, a new illuminated three-pointed-star hood ornament and an illuminated chrome grille. Notably, it only features one rear (sliding) door on the passenger slide. It also features 24-inch chrome wheels, and a single wraparound taillight unit.

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  Rear view
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  Interior

Interior & Features

The interior features white nappa leather and silk, wood trim with glass cabinets and trim pieces, polished aluminum accents and a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Ambient lighting and a ceiling lamp are paired with a fragrance diffuser. Other features include adaptive seats that can form beds, a glass chess set within the center console, a flexible roll-up 65-inch 4K display, an electrochromic glass partition separating the front and rear cabin, electrochromic windows and glass floor elements which can combine with the 65-inch display to form a 360-degree viewing experience. In terms of software, new "Digital Experiences" can let passengers select a mood such as "gaming" or "relax", adjusting vehicle settings within the rear displays and the front Superscreen accordingly.