Room for the whole family – with up to three child seats on the rear bench seat. Plenty of loading space for leisure and sports enthusiasts. Sliding doors provide quick boarding and disembarking and flexible loading options. Contemporary design, extensive range of safety equipment and versatile connectivity. “Life gets big”: With the new T-Class, Mercedes-Benz is bringing comfort into the private small van segment whilst also offering an entry route into the world of the brand with the star to all those who need lots of space. This completely new model combines multifunctionality and a huge amount of space with a high-end level of equipment: Whether it be the standard MBUX infotainment system and electric parking brake, the optional 17-inch light-alloy wheels, KEYLESS-GO or ambient lighting, or even the ARTICO man-made leather/MICROCUT seat upholstery, the new T-Class boasts a versatile range of equipment highlights in its segment. A comprehensive range of standard safety equipment, including seven airbags and numerous driving assistance systems, makes it a state-of-the-art, reliable companion for families and active leisure enthusiasts. Prices start at under 30.000 euros for the T 160 with 75 kW (102 hp) petrol engine, manual transmission and basic specification. The private small van segment has grown significantly in the last few years.
Further benefits of the T-Class which make everyday life for families and active leisure enthusiasts easier and more comfortable: the low loading sill of just 561 millimetres makes it easier to load heavy objects. Wide-opening sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle allow comfortable access to the rear passenger compartment. This enables children to get in and out of the vehicle quickly and safely in narrow streets and parking spaces. It also provides a choice of loading from three sides, including the tailgate. The sliding doors provide an opening measuring 614 millimetres wide and 1059 millimetres high. The rear seat bench folds down as standard to create a virtually flat loading area with the luggage compartment floor. This allows the vehicle interior to be adapted as needed to the specific requirements of the day. The luggage compartment features a tailgate with heated rear window as standard. A two-section rear door is available as an alternative. Both sections of the door can be locked in the 90-degree position and can be pivoted to the side at an angle of up to 180 degrees.
The new T-Class is instantly recognisable as a member of the Mercedes-Benz family. Its design is distinguished by balanced proportions and a sensual surface design with reduced lines. Muscular shoulders and striking wheel wells underline the vehicle’s power and emotive appeal. The standard chrome-plated radiator grille and body-coloured outside mirror housings, door handles and front bumper add premium-character touches. There are also door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering and optional 17-inch light-alloy wheels. The elegant paint shade rubellite red metallic is also available for the T-Class. The small van combines compact exterior dimensions with a huge amount of space. The five-seater T-Class is 4498 millimetres long, 1859 millimetres wide and 1811 millimetres tall. A long-wheelbase variant with up to seven seats will follow. The T-Class has been developed specifically for families and leisure enthusiasts who need plenty of space for their everyday lives as well as for weekend trips or sports activities, but who also set great store by comfort and style.
Sustainability is firmly anchored in the Mercedes-Benz business strategy. A key element here is emission-free mobility. As part of the “Ambition 2039” initiative, the company is aiming to offer a CO2-neutral vehicle fleet by 2039 and to ensure that it will have no relevant effects on urban air quality. As early as the end of this year, Mercedes-Benz is set to have battery-electric vehicles available in all segments in which the brand is represented. From 2025 onwards, all new vehicle architectures will be exclusively electric. Customers will thus have a choice of a fully electric alternative for each model. As a result, sustainability is a key aspect of vehicle development. The T-Class platform has therefore been designed with powertrain flexibility in mind, enabling both combustion engines and a battery-electric drive to be used. Following on the heels of the eVito, eSprinter, EQV and the upcoming eCitan, the future EQT2 (currently still in development) completes the electric van line-up and will enable Mercedes-Benz to offer both business and private customers an alternative electric version in all van categories – from the small van to the large van.
At market launch, one diesel and one petrol engine, each offered with two output ratings, will be available. The four-cylinder engines are noted for their plentiful pulling power, even in the low rev range, and for their optimized consumption figures. For even swifter acceleration, for example when overtaking, the 85 kW diesel model features an overpower and overtorque function. Up to 89 kW of power and 295 Nm of torque can be called upon briefly. All engines are combined with an ECO start/stop function. Alongside the six-speed manual transmission, the two diesel models and the more powerful of the two petrol models are also available with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The EQT will combine the multifunctionality and high-end appeal of the T-Class with locally emission-free mobility – and in so doing also has its own unique character. This is evident in the Concept EQT unveiled last year. The vehicle’s distinctive exterior appearance, with aesthetically pleasing black panel front grille gives a foretaste of the production vehicle to come.
