Mansory Carbon Fiber Body kit set for Mercedes-Benz V-Class lounge

MANSORY Lounge for the V-Class W447 Pre-Facelift — the chauffeured-shuttle conversion catalogued separately from the 2019+ kit

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class W447 launched in 2014 as the third-generation light-commercial passenger van, succeeding the W639 Vito/Viano and assembled at the Mercedes plant in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The W447 ran a substantial mid-life facelift in 2019 — redrawn front fascia, new diamond-pattern grille, updated bumper geometry and a powertrain switch from OM651 to OM654 / OM656. Mansory's Lounge catalogue ships in two distinct programmes for the two phases. This page covers the pre-facelift Lounge for 2014-2018 cars only; 2019+ donors route to the facelift kit. The body panels and cabin module are not interchangeable between the two phases.

The Lounge programme is unusual in the Mansory catalogue: it exists almost exclusively for chauffeured-shuttle operators, airport-transfer firms, on-set film and television transport and high-net-worth household fleets — not retail end-buyers. Operator-fleet pairings: S-Class W223, Maybach GLS X167, GLE V167.

Why the pre-facelift kit is its own catalogue entry

The 2019 W447 facelift introduced a redrawn front fascia (new diamond-pattern grille, repositioned LED daytime running lights), updated bumper geometry, and the OM654 / OM656 powertrains replacing OM651. The pre-facelift Lounge kit is dimensioned for the original W447 fascia and the OM651 engine bay. Neither the carbon front bumper nor the cabin headliner module from the facelift programme transfer across.

Lounge cabin module — the centre of the W447 brief

The Lounge package rebuilds the standard six- or seven-seat people-mover layout into a chauffeured-vehicle cabin built around an aft seating club — a high-bolster, individually-reclining four-seat configuration with a fixed chauffeur partition. Cabin module timeline at Mansory's factory in Brand, Bavaria runs 14 to 16 weeks; the conversion is fully reversible through Mansory's recall procedure.

• Aft cabin layout — four club seats facing each other (2+2 vis-a-vis), or four-seat aft-facing forward club, with a fold-out jet-style work surface between the rear pair. Long-wheelbase chassis required; the standard-wheelbase floor plan does not host the partition.
• Chauffeur partition — full-height fixed partition with electrically-actuated privacy glass between the front row (driver + co-pilot) and the aft Lounge cabin; partition switches to opaque on a dashboard control.
• Upholstery — full nappa leather, hand-stitched, customer-specified colour. Dual-tone two-colour stitching standard. Embroidery (operator monogram, brand logo) included on operator builds.
• Audio & entertainment — OEM Burmester surround retained; aft-cabin twin 17" displays mounted in the partition, deployable on cabin control; HDMI / USB-C inputs.
• Lighting — recessed mood-lighting strips along headliner ribs and under each club seat; eight-zone colour-temperature control via cabin tablet.
• Climate — OEM twin-zone aft-cabin climate retained with new diffuser channels in the headliner.
• Working surfaces — fold-out jet-style work surfaces at each forward-facing aft seat; both surfaces stow flush into the cabin sidewall.

Body kit — separately specifiable carbon programme

The exterior carbon programme runs independently of the Lounge cabin. Operators specify the body kit when the V-Class needs to compete on visual brief with the Maybach S-Class or the Cullinan as the airport-arrival vehicle. PU-RIM composite on bumpers and fender flares; 2x2 twill weave on visible aerodynamic pieces; default finish painted-to-OEM-body.

• Replacement front bumper — full carbon, redesigned lower intake matched to the original pre-facelift W447 grille line; integrated splitter; lower brake-cooling cuts.
• Vented carbon bonnet — twin NACA cuts; specified only on V 250 BlueTEC. Lower-output V 200 / V 220 do not require additional thermal extraction.
• Carbon side skirts — full carbon shoulder pieces with integrated longitudinal blade and recessed step-illumination strip on operator-spec builds.
• Replacement rear bumper — full carbon with integrated diffuser; OEM W447 exhaust outlet retained on RWD trims, repositioned for 4Matic AWD.
• Optional fender flares — bonded with steel-grade structural adhesive (W447 retains steel fender stamping). +20 mm per side; specified by operators running 21" wheels.
• Mirror caps, side-vent fairings, rear C-pillar overlay in visible weave.

Wheels — M-series 21" forged stagger

Matched fitment is the Mansory M-series fully forged 21" wheel in stagger, 245/40 R21 front / 285/35 R21 rear. OEM W447 runs 17"-19" cast; the 21" forging trims approximately 4 kg of unsprung mass per corner. Diamond black, polished silver, gun metal and Mansory bronze are catalogue finishes for fleet builds. Forged catalogue: hodoor.world/collection/forgedwheels.

Where the pre-facelift Lounge ships

The W447 Lounge programme ships globally to chauffeured-shuttle and VIP-fleet operators. Demand is concentrated in markets where private VIP transfer is regulated rather than informal.

• UAE takes the largest share — Dubai and Abu Dhabi airport-transfer fleets specify Lounge with body kit on V 250 BlueTEC LWB donors as the standard build.
• United Kingdom ships through London-corridor chauffeur firms; Lounge alone (no body kit) is the dominant UK specification.
• Bermuda and Isle of Man handle island-protocol transfers with garage-kept LWB donors retained over multiple years.
• Hong Kong private-household fleets specify Lounge for school-run, family-touring and airport-transfer use within the same vehicle pool.
• Monaco ships small-volume single-vehicle commissions, often paired with a sister Mansory build on a heavier S-Class in the same garage.

Donor scope — pre-facelift only

The kit fits the 2014-2018 W447 V-Class pre-facelift across the OM651 powertrain trims. The kit does not fit the 2019+ W447 facelift (separate programme), the Vito commercial-cargo variant of the same chassis (different rear-cabin floor plan), the W639 Viano predecessor (older platform, separate part-number set) or the 2024+ W467 V-Class next-generation chassis (entirely new platform, kit not yet catalogued).

Commission & lead time

Cabin Lounge module: 14 to 16 weeks at Mansory's factory in Brand. Body kit (full): four to five weeks panel manufacture plus three to four weeks body-shop install. Forged 21" wheel set: four weeks. Open a commission via [email protected] with the W447 VIN, donor trim (V 200 CDI / V 220 CDI / V 250 BlueTEC), wheelbase confirmation (LWB required for full Lounge), and whether the order is body-kit-only, cabin-only, or both. WhatsApp +44 7488 818747 for fastest response on operator-fleet pricing. Care notes for the lacquered carbon parts live in the carbon fibre care guide.

FAQ

Does the pre-facelift kit fit a 2019 V-Class?
No. 2019 cars are post-facelift W447 with the redrawn fascia and OM654 / OM656 engine bay. Build year specified at order intake routes the order to the matched facelift kit automatically.

Can the Lounge cabin be specified without the body kit?
Yes. Cabin and body programmes are independent. Operators sometimes specify Lounge alone on a stock-bodied W447 to maintain a discreet exterior read on UN-affiliated, diplomatic and executive-protection corridors.

Is the OM651 diesel adequate for a converted-cabin W447?
Yes for V 220 CDI and V 250 BlueTEC. Lounge adds 180-220 kg over OEM seating; V 250 BlueTEC at 190 PS / 440 Nm handles the converted GVW within Mercedes spec on European motorways. V 200 CDI is workable for short-distance shuttle use but slow on motorway gradients under full load.

Will the Lounge cabin retrofit on a short-wheelbase W447?
No. The aft club layout with chauffeur partition requires the long-wheelbase floor plan. SWB owners specify body kit and cabin trim refresh only — without the partition or the four-seat conversion.

Is the conversion reversible?
Yes. Cabin conversion is reversible at Mansory's factory in Brand via the recall procedure. Reversal time is approximately four to five weeks. Operators are encouraged to retain the original Mercedes parts at conversion time.