After Volkswagen introduced its new van (VW California), another German carmaker expanded its range with two campers, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo and the T-Class Marco Polo.

The camper market has been growing steadily for many years, and last year the camper rental industry reached a value of $403 million, not including sales. This has attracted large companies and even electric vehicle manufacturers want a piece of the pie.

The Mercedes-Benz T-Class Marco Polo is a small family van that debuted last year. Although it offers less space compared to its relative V-Class Marco Polo, it still offers a lot. It is equipped with a bed for two people, a kitchen, a refrigerator, an auxiliary battery and a Sleeping Package, which prevents the entry of light during the day and provides protection from insects.

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo is more luxurious and offers more. It is based on the new model that was presented a month ago, and although the exterior is very attractive, the focus is still on the interior. It is equipped with two 12.3-inch wide screens, the latest version of the MBUX system, as well as navigation with augmented reality. The seats can be converted into bunk beds, which gives more space. Additional equipment includes a folding table, fully equipped kitchen and space for clothes. There is a touch screen in the front that can be controlled via a smartphone application, and the rear sliding door has an ambient lighting system with 64 colors.

The van also has an Airmatic air suspension that automatically levels the vehicle, so that parking on uneven surfaces is no longer a problem.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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