Brabus Business Lounge – Party hard, work hard
After creating the VIP Lounge for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, aftermarket experts from Bottrop in Germany have created a more compact V-Class. The Business Lounge is priced at EUR298,000, or about $315,640, excluding VAT.
The modified V-Class V250d is an extra-long-wheelbase V250d. It looks pretty standard from the outside, although Brabus has made only minor changes. For a sportier look, there are custom attachments to the front bumper’s side air intakes. There are also fancy 19-inch alloy wheels and quad exhaust tips.
You can literally hop into the cabin and experience the magic of two rear seats that are electrically adjustable with power extendable feetrests. These “VIP” seats are heated and ventilated and have a massage function. They also provide adjustable lumbar support so that the passenger can find their sweet spot.
Brabus’ Touch Control Panel was designed from the ground up. It allows you to control all functions in the luxurious cabin. The gadget controls everything, from the LED reading lights at the headliner to the huge 40-inch screen. It is the heartbeat of the Business Lounge. The gadget can also be used to adjust the seat settings and the partition wall. It also helps to set up the premium sound system, which is perfect for watching movies on the Apple TV or playing games on the PlayStation 4.
The cabin’s built-in LTE router will allow passengers to connect to the Internet from anywhere. This eliminates the need to use wires and allows them to stay connected to the Internet. Brabus designed the Business Lounge to carry more than two people.
The Mercedes V Class has many amenities, including a large refrigerator and built-in coffeemaker. There are also heated and cooled cups holders. The interior of the van can be customized in any color leather you like and can also have a wood trim or carbon fiber accents.
The package also includes a boost in power. It extracts 44 hp (33kW) and 52lb-ft (770 Nm) from V250d’s four cylinder, 2.1-liter turbodiesel motor for a total of 235 horsepower (173 kW), and 376lb-ft (511 Nm). The Business Lounge can go from 0 to 60 mph (100-100 km/h) in 8.8 seconds, and can reach 130 mph (210 km/h).
Brabus will display the van at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, alongside the Tuner’s 125-hp SmartForTwo Cabrio as well as a sinister all black C63 S Cabriolet.