New vehicles and steering technology presented.

The Vision V  show car demonstrates Mercedes Benz’ vision of combining generous space with maximum exclusivity and an unprecedented digital experience. The Vision V is a luxurious and elegant chauffeur-driven limousine that delivers a whole new world of comfort. Analogue craftsmanship merges with an immersive user experience to create a holistic experience with a cocooning effect. The sporty, elegant exterior underlines the iconic design and signals dynamism and status in equal measure.

The introduction of the modular, flexible and scalable Van Architecture will usher in a new era starting in 2026. The future model portfolio will range from practical, entry-segment family vehicles and exclusive VIP shuttles to luxurious limousines with an enormous amount of space, each in line with different customer requirements. By expanding the top-end of its model portfolio, Mercedes Benz is creating a unique segment of its own that defines automotive luxury. To underline this strategy, Mercedes Benz is introducing a new naming format: The upcoming “Grand Limousines” will be called VLE and VLS.

With this variant, Mercedes Benz is now offering customers in China more in every respect: more space, more visual sophistication, more comfort, more intelligence and more efficiency.

It is the first vehicle based on the scalable Mercedes Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). It is also the first to operate on the new in-house developed Mercedes Benz Operating System MB.OS, making it the first software-defined vehicle from Mercedes-Benz.

The electric version will offer a rear-mounted motor, a two-speed transmission and an 800-volt architecture. The electric range tops out at 866 kilometres according to CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle), which equals a consumption of 10.9 kWh/100 kilometres according to CLTC. Therefore, the long-wheelbase version also builds on the impressive efficiency of the Mercedes-Benz CLA .¹

¹Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology: WLTP range of up to 792 kilometres and energy consumption of 14.1-12.2 kWh/100 kilometres

From 2026, Mercedes Benz will be the first German car manufacturer to offer a production model with steer-by-wire technology. This system does not require a mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels. Instead, the driver’s steering input is transmitted quickly and directly via an electrical cable, i.e. “by wire”. The completely new steering setup ensures a unique customer experience because it reduces the effort required to turn the wheel from lock-to-lock and the cumbersome ‘hand-over-hand’ movements are eliminated. As a result, steer-by-wire makes low-speed manoeuvres and parking much easier. Driving dynamics also benefit because the Mercedes Benz chassis specialists can select the steering ratio in a completely variable manner and adapt it flexibly to different situations.