
Choosing the Right Vehicle: A Plain Guide to the Fleet
Sedan, van, minibus or Maybach. What each one is actually for, without the brochure language.
Every vehicle in the fleet carries the same four things: meet and greet, an English-speaking chauffeur, a complimentary bottle of water, and free Wi-Fi with a mobile charger. The choice is about space, not about service level.
Mercedes E Class — the default
The right answer for most journeys. One or two passengers, standard luggage, airport runs and city transfers. Nothing about it is a compromise; it is simply the least car you need for the job.
Mercedes S Class — the long journey
More rear legroom and a quieter cabin. Worth it when the passenger intends to work, take calls, or sleep — and on intercity runs where an hour of extra comfort compounds.
Mercedes First Class Van — space without a minibus
Up to a small group with real luggage. The usual choice for families, for colleagues travelling together who still want to talk, and for anyone arriving with more cases than a sedan boot will take.
Minibus — the group
Conference delegations, wedding parties, site visits. When the group is large enough that splitting it across sedans creates more problems than it solves.
Maybach and Maybach Van — the occasion
The flagship options. Chosen when the arrival itself matters: client collection, a milestone event, or hosting someone you would rather impress than merely transport.
Still not sure?
Tell us your passenger count, your luggage count and where you are going. We will tell you the smallest vehicle that comfortably does the job — which is usually the right one.
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