MERCEDES BENZ V-Klasse (W638) 1996-2003 Photos, engines & full specs
Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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Inspired by the growing market of shuttle-vans available at other car-makers, Mercedes-Benz made its move in 1996 and launched the V-Class.
Volkswagen Transporter was one of the key players in the MPV market since the introduction of the first generation. Over time, it evolved into a range of vehicles from utility panel-vans to VIP-shuttle vehicles. Mercedes-Benz, on the other hand, it had the MB100, but it was too small.
In 1996, at the Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz uncovered the Viano. It was part of its new, V-Class, which was formed by Vito and Viano models. Both were based on a utility vehicle transformed from panel-vans into passenger vehicles. The square-look of the bodywork was a tribute to the utilitarian purpose of the car. The front side was raked and the designers tried to give it a car-like front end, with the grille and the headlights inspired by the E-Class sedan (W124).
Inside, depending on configuration, it was available with up to 9 seats, three on each row. As a luxury-VIP shuttle, it was available with captain seats in front and middle rows. The front-engine front-wheel-drive allowed a roomier interior, with the lowered floor when compared with a regular chassis-based vehicle. Options such as stationary heating system, climate control, or various audio systems including a video-player were available as a custom order.
The car was offered with either diesel or gasoline engines and the most powerful version was a Volkswagen 2.8-lite VR6 unit.
MERCEDES BENZ V-Klasse (W638) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
- V-230 5MT FWD (143 HP)
- V-280 4AT FWD (174 HP)
- V-200 CDI 5MT FWD (102 HP)
- V-220 CDI 5MT FWD (122 HP)
- V-230 Turbodiesel 5MT FWD (98 HP)
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MERCEDES BENZ V-Klasse (W638)
V-230 5MT FWD (143 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - V-230 5MT FWD (143 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2295 cm3 |
| Power: | 105 KW @ 5000 RPM 143 HP @ 5000 RPM 141 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 210 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 108.1 mph (174 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/70 R15 C 96 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 183.4 in (4658 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5798.1 lbs (2630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 20.2 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 276 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ V-Klasse (W638)
V-280 4AT FWD (174 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - V-280 4AT FWD (174 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
| Power: | 128 KW @ 6000 RPM 174 HP @ 6000 RPM 172 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 175 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 237 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/60HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 183.4 in (4658 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5798.1 lbs (2630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 329 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ V-Klasse (W638)
V-200 CDI 5MT FWD (102 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - V-200 CDI 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2151 cm3 |
| Power: | 75 KW @ 3800 RPM 102 HP @ 3800 RPM 101 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 250 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/70TR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 183.4 in (4658 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4433.4 lbs (2011 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5952.4 lbs (2700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ V-Klasse (W638)
V-220 CDI 5MT FWD (122 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - V-220 CDI 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2151 cm3 |
| Power: | 90 KW @ 3800 RPM 122 HP @ 3800 RPM 121 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 300 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 101.9 mph (164 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/70TR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 183.4 in (4658 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4433.4 lbs (2011 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5952.4 lbs (2700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
MERCEDES BENZ V-Klasse (W638)
V-230 Turbodiesel 5MT FWD (98 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - V-230 Turbodiesel 5MT FWD (98 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2299 cm3 |
| Power: | 72 KW @ 3800 RPM 98 HP @ 3800 RPM 97 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1700-2400 RPM 230 Nm @ 1700-2400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 20.6 gallons (78.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 97 mph (156 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/70 R15 C 96 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 183.4 in (4658 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4442 lbs (2015 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5798 lbs (2630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |