The Mercedes-Benz Viano has received mixed to positive reviews from the motoring press.
The van-based design is seen as a blessing by some critics and a failing by others.
As of July 2010 reviews for the facelifted Viano are not available.

AA, The 
'Image is everything in the world of business and it should come as no surprise that the Viano is the big cheese in the executive travel world.'

Autocar 
'Still more van than MPV.
Airport transport.'

Parker's 
'Pros: Capable of carrying eight in comfort, massive and versatile interior, superb diesels'.

'Cons: Sheer size makes it difficult to manoeuvre, can't hide commercial vehicle origins.'

RAC 
'With its rare combination of spacious seating and generous luggage capacity, the Viano is a paragon of practicality...'
What Car?

'For - Comes with a choice of two wheelbases and three body lengths, plus a variety of seating arrangements and plenty of space inside.
The sliding rear side doors ease access.'

'Against - It's an expensive option, whose van roots show through in some areas.
The engines are noisy and it's not easy to use the car's full versatility...'
Yahoo!
Cars 
"Most MPVs never make that much sense because when full of people there's nowhere for the lugagge to go.
No such problem exists with the vast Viano."
The Mercedes-Benz Viano has received mixed to positive reviews from the motoring press. The van-based design is seen as a blessing by some critics and a failing by others. As of July 2010 reviews for the facelifted Viano are not available.
AA, The 
'Image is everything in the world of business and it should come as no surprise that the Viano is the big cheese in the executive travel world.'
Autocar 
'Still more van than MPV. Airport transport.'
Parker's 
'Pros: Capable of carrying eight in comfort, massive and versatile interior, superb diesels'.
'Cons: Sheer size makes it difficult to manoeuvre, can't hide commercial vehicle origins.'
RAC 
'With its rare combination of spacious seating and generous luggage capacity, the Viano is a paragon of practicality...'
What Car? 
'For - Comes with a choice of two wheelbases and three body lengths, plus a variety of seating arrangements and plenty of space inside. The sliding rear side doors ease access.'
'Against - It's an expensive option, whose van roots show through in some areas. The engines are noisy and it's not easy to use the car's full versatility...'
Yahoo! Cars 
"Most MPVs never make that much sense because when full of people there's nowhere for the lugagge to go. No such problem exists with the vast Viano."
Mercedes-Benz Vito