Mercedes-Benz Opens Orders for the VLE 400 4MATIC and New Entry-Level Electric VLE Variants

Mercedes-Benz is now taking orders for an all-wheel-drive version of its electric VLE Grand Limousine, the VLE 400 4MATIC, and has added lower-priced entry-level variants of the model.

The 310 kW VLE 400 4MATIC uses a 115 kWh battery and is rated for up to 654 kilometers of WLTP range, while a five-seat VLE 300 electric starts at 70,735.39 euros including VAT in Germany.

The VLE 400 4MATIC becomes the most powerful model in the range

Mercedes-Benz says the new variant adds another powerful e-motor at the rear axle, takes the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, and is intended to improve traction in difficult road or weather conditions.

The all-wheel-drive VLE is available to order with immediate effect, according to Mercedes-Benz.

It can tow up to 2.5 tonnes, with a 100-kilogram towbar load that Mercedes says is enough for e-bikes on a suitable carrier. ESP trailer stabilization and Trailer Manoeuvring Assist are part of the towing setup.

In Germany, the five-seat VLE 400 4MATIC starts at 71,478.72 euros excluding VAT, or 85,059.68 euros including 19% VAT, in both cases excluding delivery. The six-seat version starts at 71,862.72 euros excluding VAT, or 85,516.64 euros including VAT. Those prices were listed as of September 8, 2026.

Entry-level VLE 300 prices start at 70,735.39 euros including VAT

The five-seat VLE 300 electric starts at 59,441.50 euros excluding VAT, or 70,735.39 euros including VAT, again excluding delivery in Germany. The six-seat VLE 300 starts at 59,821.50 euros excluding VAT, or 71,187.59 euros including VAT.

Mercedes-Benz is also quoting a leasing offer on the VLE 300 from 629.86 euros a month including VAT, based on a 10% special leasing payment, a 48-month term and 60,000 kilometers in Germany.

The VLE can be configured with as many as eight seats. An ADVANCED package has been added, bringing the total to four optional equipment packages on top of the standard specification. Mercedes says that package can add 19-inch alloy wheels in a black, high-gloss turned finish, together with darkened glass behind the front doors.

Features that were once required can now be ordered as options

Mercedes-Benz says some equipment that previously had to be taken is now optional, including a comfort suspension offered alongside AIRMATIC air suspension. Charging from an AC supply at a rate of up to 11 kW can also be specified as optional equipment.

For official WLTP figures, Mercedes quotes combined energy consumption of 21.7-20.1 kWh/100 km for the VLE 400 4MATIC electric and 20.7-18.4 kWh/100 km for the VLE 300 electric, with 0 g/km of CO2.

The November 9 announcement, issued from Stuttgart, gives German pricing and leasing examples and does not include a U.S. price or a U.S. on-sale date.

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