The Mercedes E-Class seats 3 passengers and takes 3 standard bags. The Mercedes V-Class seats 7 passengers and takes 6 bags. The Mercedes Sprinter seats 11 passengers and takes 11 bags. These numbers are the starting point for choosing the right vehicle.
The E-Class is the sedan — comfortable for two or three, appropriate for a solo business arrival or a couple with luggage. For most single-person airport transfers, it is the correct vehicle. The interior is quiet, the boot handles two large suitcases and a carry-on without difficulty, and the E-Class navigates city traffic with less footprint than the larger vehicles.
The V-Class is the SUV — a longer, higher vehicle that seats up to 7 with 6 bags. Families work well in it. So does a group of four or five colleagues arriving together. The V-Class has individual seats and substantially more luggage capacity than the E-Class. If you have more than 3 passengers or more than 3 large bags, the V-Class is the right step.
The Sprinter is the mini-coach — it seats up to 11 passengers and handles 11 bags. Groups that would otherwise split into multiple vehicles use the Sprinter to arrive together. A family reunion, a wedding party, a group of colleagues. One vehicle, one price, one arrival.
All three are Mercedes vehicles. All three operate across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown at fixed NZD prices. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives.
When should I choose the V-Class over the E-Class?
When your group exceeds 3 passengers or your luggage exceeds 3 standard bags. The Mercedes V-Class seats up to 7 passengers and takes 6 bags. It is also the right choice when the group includes children with a car seat, or when the journey involves significant luggage — large suitcases, ski equipment, or similar. The V-Class fixed price per vehicle is higher than the E-Class, but it covers the whole group in a single booking.
Can the Sprinter handle luggage for 11 passengers?
Yes. The Mercedes Sprinter handles up to 11 bags alongside 11 passengers. For groups where each person has one standard checked bag, the Sprinter accommodates the full group's luggage. If the group is travelling with unusually large or numerous bags, note this in the booking so we can confirm the arrangement. The Sprinter is available across all four cities — Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.
Is there a per-person charge?
No. The price is per vehicle, not per passenger. Whether 1 or 3 people travel in the E-Class, the route price is the same. Whether 1 or 7 people travel in the V-Class, the same. The fixed price from the route table covers the vehicle for that journey — passengers and luggage within the vehicle's capacity. For hourly bookings, the rate is the vehicle's hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours, with a four-hour minimum.
Since 2002 — fixed prices — the vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives — drivers employed by us.