specialist vehicle hire brand
Mercedes-Benz
A major German luxury carmaker whose S-Class sets the benchmark for chauffeur-driven comfort, while smaller models like the CLA and SLK cover compact and roadster niches in UK hire and private-hire fleets.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
Germany (Stuttgart)
Manufacturing since
1926
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
One of the most widely represented premium brands across UK chauffeur, private hire and prestige rental fleets.
What Mercedes-Benz builds
Mercedes-Benz model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| S-Class | flagship luxury saloon |
| CLA Shooting Brake | compact estate |
| SLK/SLC | folding hard-top roadster |
Every Mercedes-Benz model on GetBrent
16 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Full-size luxury saloon
S 500 L 4MATIC power: 330kW + 17kW (449hp + 23HP mild hybrid)
S 350 d L 4MATIC power: 230kW + 17kW (313hp + 23HP mild hybrid)
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Compact estate
CLA200 power: 120kW/163PS (161hp)
Length: 4695mm
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Two-seat folding hard-top roadster
SLK300 power: 241hp
SLK350 power: 302hp
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
8-seat luxury MPV
Seats: Up to 8
Engine: Choice of two diesel powertrains, or fully electric EQV
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet
Two-door four-seat convertible
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Large van, base vehicle for premium chauffeur and camper conversions
Length options: 5,932mm (L2) to 7,367mm (L4)
Height options: 2,331mm (H1) to 2,646mm (H2)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Compact hatchback
Segment: Compact hatchback
Mercedes-Benz E63 (AMG)
High-performance AMG saloon
Range: Mercedes-AMG performance division
Mercedes-Benz V-Class Extra LWB
8-seat long-wheelbase MPV
Seats: 8
Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line
Compact petrol hatchback, AMG Line trim
Engine: 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol
Power: 163bhp
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 CDI Sport 4MATIC
Mid-size diesel SUV, Sport/AMG Line trim
Engine badge: 250 CDI (diesel)
Drivetrain: 4MATIC four-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon Long
Long-wheelbase flagship luxury saloon
Length: 5,304mm
Width: 1,921mm (excl. mirrors)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Executive saloon
Engines: E200 petrol mild hybrid (204hp+23hp), E220d diesel mild hybrid (197hp+23hp), E300e/E300de plug-in hybrid (313hp)
0-62mph: 7.5 seconds (petrol/diesel), 6.4 seconds (hybrid)
Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63
High-performance boxy off-roader
Engine: V8 twin-turbo M177
Power: 577hp (430kW)
Mercedes-Benz GLE 400e
Plug-in hybrid SUV
System power: 375hp (280kW), 650Nm
0-62mph: 6.1 seconds
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 43
Two-door convertible
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder, electrically assisted turbo, mild hybrid
Power: approx. 389PS combined
Mercedes-Benz models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)
- Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class vs Ferrari F8 Tributo
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class vs Ferrari F8 Tributo
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs Toyota HiAce
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Rolls-Royce Ghost
- Mercedes-Benz E63 (AMG) vs BMW i3
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class Extra LWB vs Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)
- Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line vs BMW i3
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 CDI Sport 4MATIC vs Toyota Estima
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon Long vs Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Land Rover Discovery (5th generation)
How Mercedes-Benz compares
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Mercedes-Benz vs BMW
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Mercedes-Benz vs Ferrari
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Mercedes-Benz vs Focus Motor Yachts
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UK companies hiring and selling Mercedes-Benz
No listed company has told us they carry Mercedes-Benz yet.
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Mercedes-Benz dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.