Though Mercedes -Benz is commonly thought of as a car and SUV brand, the Vans division represented 17 percent of its annual sales in 2025,. Vans produced above-guidance return on sales results in Q1 2026, another mark of strength. The relatively new head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, Thomas Klein, has grand plans for the division he leads. The recently-revealed VLE is key to this. It is a battery-electric high-riding limousine that seats up to eight. Mercedes has targeted the van at VIP customers who