Meet Mercedes-Benz VLE - A Grand Limousine redefining modern luxury

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz has once again proven its excellence in delivering exceptional luxury and comfort with the introduction of the all-new VLE. The VLE is a completely redefined ‘Grand Limousine’ that combines the driving comfort and handling of a limousine with the spaciousness, versatility, and flexibility of an MPV. 

Based on the Vision V concept previewed at Auto Shanghai last year, the VLE underpins Mercedes-Benz’s new Van Architecture. It is set to redefine the luxury electric MPV space with its extraordinary package.

Mercedes-Benz VLE: 10 key highlights

1. Innovative aesthetics 

The limousine features a completely new design with a low, streamlined silhouette and iconic aesthetics that unite form and function. The vehicle offers outstanding aerodynamic performance, with a Cd value of 0.25. 

Exterior highlights include a large grille with an optional illuminated frame, a standing hood-mounted three-pointed star, connected headlights, star-shaped DRLs, a full-width inverted U-shaped LED light strip, and electric sliding doors with power windows.

2. Highly flexible seating for up to eight people 

The electric MPV features a highly flexible seating capacity, accommodating from five to eight passengers in various configurations. The manually operated seats have four integrated wheels and can be effortlessly moved back and forth, while the electrically adjustable seats can be moved via app and head unit. Notably, the rear seats can be completely removed to get a large boot space of 4,078 litres.

3. Newly developed seats 

Mercedes offers three newly developed individual seat types for the rear, allowing customers to choose their style and comfort level. These include - 

• Comfort Seat (manual)
• Premium Comfort Seat (electric)
• Grand Comfort Seat with an additional pillow, wireless charging, lumbar support with a massage function, and calf support 

4. More than 700 km driving range

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz VLE will be offered in two variants - VLE 300 and VLE 400. Generating a maximum power of 276 hp, the lower-spec version will come equipped with a 115kWh NMC battery pack, offering a WLTP-claimed driving range of 700 km. Based on an 800V electrical architecture, the EV will replenish 320 km of range in 15 minutes. 

The higher-spec VLE 400, on the other hand, will come powered by an all-wheel-drive setup, delivering 415 hp and a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 6.5 seconds. 

5. Digital cockpit – MBUX Superscreen

The EV boasts three screens behind a large glass surface - a 10.25-inch driver display, a 14-inch central display, and a 14-inch screen for the front passenger. The latter offers a personalised entertainment experience such as video streaming, gaming or apps.

6. MBUX rear space experience

As for the rear passengers, the vehicle has a retractable, 31.3-inch panoramic screen with 8K resolution, which is hidden in the headliner above the front seats. It features a split-screen function and an eight-megapixel camera, enabling occupants to enjoy a movie or games, or attend business video conferences.

7. Superior ride and handling

The VLE is an agile and comfortable limousine thanks to AIRMATIC air suspension with 1.5 inches of level control that makes every journey a remarkably serene experience. Its rear-axle steering with up to seven degrees of movement provides a tight turning circle of 10.9 metres.

8. Extraordinary interior experience

The new Mercedes-Benz MPV is equipped with a one-piece Sky View panoramic roof that extends seamlessly from the B-pillar to the rear and offers an unmatched sense of space and freedom. Combined with surround ambient lighting, the fixed glass roof creates a unique wraparound effect.

9. Top-notch digital intelligence

The VLE comes with an AI-powered Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) for intuitive and personal control. Supporting over-the-air updates, the system features MBUX Virtual Assistant, which uses multi-agent generative AI and understands complex conversations with memory, responding like an informed friend.

10. MB.DRIVE system

The upcoming luxury van also gets MB.DRIVE advanced driving and parking assistance systems that assist the driver with cooperative steering, braking, accelerating and parking. These systems are backed by 10 cameras, five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors.

“The all-new electric VLE marks the next significant milestone in our successful 140-year automotive history. Shaped by our pioneering spirit, it redefines the notion of space and comfort, and adds a game-changing level of versatility and innovation,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management, Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

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