140 years of innovation: V-Class Special Edition STYLE and AVANTGARDE

140 years ago, Carl Benz registered the patent for the first motor car. Since then, Mercedes‑Benz has been committed to continuous innovation in order to build the world's most sought-after cars for its customers. With a passion for performance and a pioneering spirit, excellence and a steadfast commitment to customer service, the brand has always shaped the future of mobility. The V‑Class too, in its current model, with its intelligent and digital connectivity as well as numerous further‑developed comfort and driver assistance systems, is an expression of this evolution. To mark the start of this special anniversary year, current special editions of the V-Class are available in Germany and other European markets. With its attractive, high-quality offerings, Mercedes‑Benz Vans is once again putting the focus on customers and their requirements. The special editions of the V-Class are based on the STYLE and AVANTGARDE equipment lines. They focus on increased comfort for families and active leisure enthusiasts – recognisable by integrated, high-quality equipment packages that are frequently requested by customers – and offer a price advantage over individual configurations.

The current special editions in detail

^[1] Vehicle price for individual customers in Germany, including 19% VAT, excluding delivery costs / price as of 09/02/2026. The price is non-binding and may vary depending on the order and delivery date as well as the production time. Vehicle price plus delivery costs. The prices quoted are the list prices applicable at the time of ordering, minus an individual customer discount. These apply to private and commercial individual customers with a fleet size of up to 19 vehicles and are only valid for purchase and not in conjunction with leasing or financing. 

Mercedes-Benz Anniversary Year “140 Years of Innovation”

Since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile 140 years ago and Gottlieb Daimler built his motorised carriage shortly afterwards, Mercedes‑Benz has dedicated itself to constantly innovate and to create the world’s most desirable cars for customers. This ambition has driven every innovation – from the world's first automobile in 1886 to today's intelligent and safe electric vehicles, like the all-new GLC and the award-winning all-new CLA. With the new S-Class, the company continues the biggest product launch programme in its history. With its passion for performance and pioneering power, excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer service, the brand has consistently shaped the future of mobility. The result goes well beyond engineering achievement – it creates the unmistakable feeling that leads through everything Mercedes‑Benz does: Welcome home.

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation by driving three new S-Class saloons on a trans-continental journey to 140 locations worldwide. Each place highlights the brand’s technology, heritage, pioneering spirit and worldwide presence. Along the way customers, fans and colleagues will get to join in the celebrations - on an epic adventure that will run until October. Follow the “140 Years. 140 Places” drive across six continents on our “140 years of innovation | Mercedes-Benz Media” special and via the Mercedes-Benz Community.