Mercedes-Benz V-Class V250d diesel 4x2 automatic

2020
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Euro NCAP

See the safety results of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class by Euro NCAP

Results
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7.2 10 Clean Air Index
1.2 10 Energy Efficiency Index
0.0 10 Greenhouse Gas Index
Laboratory Tests NMHC NOX NH3 CO PN
7.010 Cold Test
8.210 Warm Test
6.410 Cold Ambient test
7.210 Highway
Road test
7.210 On-Road Drive
5.88 On-Road Heavy Load
3.85 On-Road Light Load
3.55 On-Road Short Trip
2.02 Congestion
Robustness
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The V250d performs very well in this part of the assessment. All pollutant emissions are well controlled across all test types, indicating excellent robustness in the engine and exhaust after-treatment systems.

Laboratory Tests Energy
2.210 Cold Test
2.910 Warm Test
0.010 Cold Ambient test
0.010 Highway
Consumption Driving Range
Average 8.4l100 km 848km
Worst-Case 10.4l100 km 675km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

With a high weight, the V-Class struggles in this part of the assessment. Energy consumption is high and the result in the cold ambient temperature test, in particular, offsets some more positive performances in the other tests.

Greenhouse Gases CO2 N2O CH4
0.07 Cold Test
0.07 Warm Test
0.07 Cold Ambient test
0.07 Highway
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

While the V-Class maintains good control of Methane, this is offset by poor performance for the other greenhouse gases measured by Green NCAP.

Our verdict

The V-Class shares its platform with the Vito, a light commercial van produced by Mercedes-Benz. Tested here as the 250d, it comes with a comprehensive array of exhaust after-treatment devices: high/low pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR); a diesel particulate filter (DPF); and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). Combined, these prove very effective at mitigating pollutant emissions and the vehicle scores an impressive 7.2 for Clean Air. Sadly, the vehicle is let-down by its score for Energy Efficiency where its weight counts against it. It takes a lot of energy to move a vehicle this heavy, as demonstrated by the worst-case fuel consumption of 10 l/100 km. However, used to maximum capacity, the vehicle can transport roughly double the number of people that a large SUV of similar weight would be able to. Overall, the star rating of only 1½ is a reflection of Green NCAP's holistic approach to environmental testing and would have been considerably higher were it based on Clean Air alone.

Specifications

  • Tested Car WDF4478131365XXXX
  • Publication Date 11 2020
  • Vehicle Class Business and Family Van
  • Emissions Class Euro 6d-Temp
  • Tyres 245/45 R19 Y XL
  • Mass 2,359 kg
  • Engine Size 1,950 cc
  • Engine Power/Torque 140 kW/440 Nm
  • Published CO2 202 g/km