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Mercedes Benz V Class
BODY
Body Style Van; Minibus
ENGINE
Engine 2.1 L I4 CDI Diesel / 3.0 L V6 CDI Diesel
TRANSMISSION
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Automatic
dimensions
Length 5,370MM Max. Towing Weight (Braked) 2,500KG Gross Vehicle Weight 3,100KG Max. Towing Weight (Unbraked) 750KG
Mercedes V-Class hire London | luxury MPV self drive rental UK
The Mercedes V-Class is the most practical choice for luxury MPV hire in London when the group is between four and seven people and the trip has enough going on that everyone needs to travel together. It is not a compromise vehicle. It is not the thing you hire when nothing else fits. The V-Class is a purposefully designed, premium people carrier that happens to offer more flexibility, more interior space, and a better experience for every person in it than almost any alternative at the same price point.
For self drive luxury MPV hire in London, the V-Class fills a gap in the market that matters. It is smaller and more agile than the Mercedes Jet Class hire, easier to park and manoeuvre in city traffic, and still comfortably carries a group of seven with luggage in a cabin that is finished to a standard that reflects the rest of the Mercedes luxury car hire collection. Browse the full fleet to compare every available model before you decide.
Mercedes V-Class hire London – the case for a luxury people carrier
The V-Class makes sense in situations where the group is larger than a single saloon or SUV can handle, but the trip does not call for the full-scale premium conversion of the Jet Class. A family of five with luggage heading out of London for a long weekend. A group of colleagues travelling together to a client site or conference venue. A wedding party that needs everyone in the same vehicle for the drive between locations. In each of those situations, the V-Class solves the problem cleanly and without any passenger feeling like a secondary consideration.
What separates the V-Class from a standard hire MPV is the quality of everything inside it. The seats are properly upholstered. The climate control is shared across the cabin. The sliding rear doors make access genuinely easy for children, older passengers, and anyone managing luggage at the same time. It is a vehicle that someone has clearly thought about from the passenger’s perspective rather than just the driver’s.
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Every vehicle in our fleet is maintained to the highest standards to ensure safety, performance, and a flawless driving experience.
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Self drive V-Class hire in London and across the UK
Our Mercedes V-Class hire is fully self drive — no chauffeur required. You collect from our London location, or we deliver the vehicle to wherever the trip starts. Whether that is a house in Richmond, a hotel in Covent Garden, or a private members club in St James’s, we can have the V-Class ready at a time that suits the group’s departure.
Hire periods start from a single day, with weekend packages and weekly rates available. For longer requirements — a multi-week filming project, an extended family visit, or a corporate placement that needs a group vehicle for several months — longer-term V-Class rental is available on request. UK-wide delivery covers Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Newcastle, Cardiff, and beyond.
Where people take the V-Class on self drive hire
The bookings for luxury MPV hire in London tend to come from groups with a concrete plan rather than a vague intention, and the V-Class handles an unusually wide range of those plans well.
London to the Yorkshire Dales is a journey that rewards a vehicle with real interior space. The drive north takes the best part of three hours, and the V-Class makes it a conversation rather than an endurance. The same applies to a run east to the Norfolk Broads for a waterways long weekend, or south-west to the Jurassic Coast for a family trip where the combination of a boot full of kit and a full complement of passengers would defeat most other hire vehicles before the M3 junction.
For race days at Silverstone, Goodwood, or Ascot, the V-Class is a natural choice. It carries the whole group to the entrance, handles the car park without drama, and on the return journey — when nobody wants to drive and everyone wants to debrief the day — the rear cabin arrangement makes more sense than any number of separate cars.
For film and television productions, brand activations, and commercial shoots across London and the regions, the V-Class is a regular in the Starr fleet. It moves a crew and their equipment between locations efficiently, looks right pulling up to any venue, and gives the production team a practical working environment between setups.
Inside the Mercedes V-Class – what makes it work
The V-Class is available in standard and long-wheelbase configurations, with the long-wheelbase variant offering seating for up to seven passengers across three rows. The sliding rear doors, the folding and removable seats, and the flat floor throughout the cabin give it a flexibility that fixed-seat MPVs cannot match — the interior can be reconfigured depending on whether the priority is passenger numbers, luggage volume, or a combination of both.
The 2.0-litre diesel engine is well-suited to long motorway runs and handles London traffic without the fuel anxiety of a larger V8. The nine-speed automatic gearbox keeps the driving experience smooth, and the high seating position gives the driver a clear view in traffic that makes city navigation less demanding than it would be in a lower, wider vehicle.
Standard features across the V-Class specification include a touchscreen infotainment system, rear-seat entertainment, ambient lighting, and climate control throughout the cabin. For groups who need more interior space or a higher specification finish, the Jet Class hire is the natural step up. For groups looking at a premium SUV rather than an MPV, the Maybach GLS hire and the Mercedes GLS hire are both in the fleet. And for clients who want an individual vehicle rather than a shared cabin, the S-Class hire or G63 AMG hire covers that brief entirely.
Mercedes V-Class hire requirements in London
To self drive hire the Mercedes V-Class with Starr Luxury Cars you will need a full UK or EU driving licence held for a minimum of two years, be aged 25 or over, and have a clean driving record. A refundable security deposit is required at collection. Comprehensive insurance is included across all hire packages.
We check competitor pricing daily and guarantee the lowest rate on Mercedes V-Class hire in London and the UK. If you find it cheaper elsewhere and we cannot match it, we will give you 10 per cent off your next booking.
Call us on +44 203 600 1631, email sales@starrluxurycars.com, or use our contact page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a Mercedes V-Class in London?
Mercedes V-Class hire rates vary depending on hire duration, dates, and whether delivery is required. Starr Luxury Cars provides fully transparent pricing with no hidden charges, and we guarantee the lowest rate on luxury MPV hire in the UK. Contact us directly for a tailored quote based on your specific dates and group size.
How many passengers does the Mercedes V-Class carry?
The V-Class is available in standard and long-wheelbase configurations. The long-wheelbase variant seats up to seven passengers across three rows. The interior can also be reconfigured to prioritise luggage space over passenger numbers, making it well suited to airport transfers and trips involving significant amounts of kit or equipment.
Can you self drive a Mercedes V-Class in the UK?
Yes. Starr Luxury Cars offers fully self drive hire of the Mercedes V-Class in London and across the UK. No chauffeur is required. Drivers must be aged 25 or over, hold a full UK or EU licence for a minimum of two years, and have a clean driving record.
What is the difference between the V-Class and the Jet Class?
The V-Class is the standard Mercedes MPV, available in short and long-wheelbase configurations and well suited to groups of up to seven passengers. The Jet Class is a premium, extended conversion of the same platform with a higher specification interior — individual fold-out tables, a more formal business class layout, and a larger overall footprint. The V-Class is more agile in city traffic and better suited to trips where flexibility of configuration matters as much as interior finish.
Is the Mercedes V-Class suitable for family hire?
Yes it is one of the most practical vehicles in the fleet for family hire. The sliding rear doors make access easy with children and pushchairs, the boot volume handles a family’s worth of luggage without difficulty, and the cabin is quiet and comfortable enough for long motorway journeys without passengers becoming restless. It is a vehicle that works as hard for the people sitting in the back as it does for the person at the wheel.
Can I hire the V-Class for a wedding?
Yes. The V-Class is a popular wedding hire choice for bridal parties, family groups, and guests who need to travel between venues together. The sliding doors make getting in and out in formal dress practical rather than awkward, and the interior finish is a significant step above a standard hire MPV.
Is the V-Class available for film and commercial productions?
Yes. The V-Class is regularly hired for film and television productions, brand activations, and commercial shoots across London and the UK. It moves a crew and equipment between locations efficiently and presents well on set or at a venue. We can arrange early collection and flexible return to fit production schedules.
Do you offer V-Class hire outside London?
Yes. We offer Mercedes V-Class rental and delivery across the UK — including Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Newcastle, Cardiff, and beyond. An additional delivery charge applies depending on distance. Contact us to confirm availability for your location and dates.
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