The Mercedes-Benz VLE luxury van. Photo: Mercedes-Benz
The VLE has a massive amount of cargo space, up to 152 cubic feet with the seats removed. Photo: Mercedes-Benz
Up front in the cabin, there’s a sweeping, triple-display MBUX Superscreen dashboard surrounded by your selection of material inlays. Photo: Mercedes-Benz
The interior’s hallmark feature is the 31.3-inch 8K ultra-widescreen display that swings down from the ceiling. Photo: Mercedes-Benz
Second-row passengers have a surprisingly sturdy fold-out table, perfect for a laptop or tablet, plus a slide-out, refrigerated compartment for keeping the refreshments chilled. Photo: Mercedes-Benz
The available 22-inch Monoblock wheels add some serious curb appeal. Photo: Tim Stevens
The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road. Photo: Tim Stevens
The North American market may only receive a dual-motor, all-wheel drive VLE 400 4MATIC with 416 hp. Photo: Mercedes-Benz
The VLE rides on a custom air-suspension setup with bespoke rear shocks that ingeniously tuck in on either side of the rear motor. Photo: Mercedes-Benz AG
The VLE glides over speed bumps and tired roads with the sort of character you’d expect of a Mercedes-Benz. Photo: Mercedes-Benz AG
Dial it over to Sport mode, and the VLE is properly perky, leaping forward with just a modest flex of your right ankle. Photo: Mercedes-Benz AG
Welcome to the new VLE, which Mercedes-Benz calls a “Grand Limousine.” Photo: Mercedes-Benz AG
As for pricing of the VLE, Mercedes-Benz has yet to commit to a figure. Photo: Mercedes-Benz AG
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.
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