Move over, Shahrukh Khan. Well, almost. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been on Indian roads since late March 2026, and has already become the must-have luxury MPV for India’s biggest celebrities. First, it was cricketer Hardik Pandya who clicked a picture for his girlfriend Maheeka Sharma. Shah Rukh Khan then drove home an obsidian black model, which was seen outside his temporary residence Pooja Kasa. And now, completing a hat-trick of high-profile acquisitions, Ajay Devgan has become the latest and arguably the most timely celebrity to add a Rs 1.40 crore Mercedes-Benz V-Class to his garage. opportunity? His own 57th birthday is on 2nd April. Because some men send themselves flowers, and some men send themselves a rolling German castle.
After Shahrukh Khan, Ajay Devgan drives home in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth Rs 1.40 crore on his 57th birthday
The timing couldn’t be more opportune. On the morning of April 2, thousands of fans had already gathered outside Devgan’s Juhu residence, Shivshakti, carrying banners and chanting his name, making the bungalow look like a concert venue. As the actor walked out with folded hands, calm and smiling warmly, it was a reminder that after 35 years and over 100 films, few stars in Hindi cinema have received such unfiltered public love. Later that day, news broke that Devgan had gifted himself a V-Class, and the Internet, as expected, went viral. Fans said that only Ajay Devgan can make buying a car feel like Singham Pravesh.
The story of the V-Class in India has progressed rapidly. Mercedes-Benz launched the luxury MPV at a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 1.40 crore in early March 2026, when the model returned to the Indian market for the first time in four years and deliveries began almost immediately. Within a matter of weeks, it had made its way into some of the most famous garages in the country. Pandya was the first one, followed by Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan who opted for the stealth obsidian black shade. Devgn’s acquisition now cements the V-Class’s position as the unofficial celebrity MPV of 2026.
And what kind of vehicle is it? The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Extra Long Wheelbase is marketed as a “personal suite on wheels” and once you look at the feature list, the description feels completely earned. The cabin, available in four- or six-seat configurations, is built around an exceptional rear passenger experience. Lounge seats with electrically adjustable recline, ventilation, heating and massage functions are standard. Three-zone climate control, dual 12.3-inch screens for infotainment and instrumentation, a wireless charging pad, 64-color ambient lighting, and a 640W Burmester 15-speaker system with Dolby Atmos is an interior that puts many hotel suites to shame.
The V-Class is powered by a 2.0-litre engine available in both petrol mild-hybrid (231 bhp) and diesel (237 bhp) forms, both mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. The peak torque figure of 500 Nm ensures smooth highway travel for a vehicle that has no intention of ever being in a hurry. Safety credentials are equally strong: seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, Active Distance Assist Distronic, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist and traffic sign recognition are all standard, contributing to its five-star Euro NCAP rating.
For Devgan, the V-Class slot comes naturally with a garage that already reflects his well-established taste for powerful, official vehicles. His collection includes a Mercedes-Benz GLS, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, an Audi Q7 and a BMW X7, a fleet built on substance and quiet command rather than flashy horsepower figures. The V-Class is, if anything, the most sophisticated expression of that philosophy: a vehicle that says everything without raising its voice. In other words, absolutely Ajay Devgan.
