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The V-Class in its current form (W447) launched in 2014 and remains in production, with a facelift arriving in 2019 that brought updated styling and some mechanical revisions. Before that, the earlier Viano (W639, 2003–2014) is a different generation entirely and its front cross member will not interchange with the W447. If you are sourcing a cross member, knowing whether your vehicle is pre- or post-2019 facelift is the key starting point, and confirming exact fitment against your registration with the breaker is always recommended.
Your 2017 car is a pre-facelift W447 and your 2020 is a post-facelift W447 — both sit within the same generation, but the 2019 facelift is a known boundary where subframe and front-end structure can change. The shared platform means there is a reasonable chance of overlap, but crossing that 2019 facelift line is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying.
On the V-Class the front cross member itself is generally common across the engine range within a generation, but heavier or more powerful variants can bring differences in mounting points or reinforcement that affect compatibility. It is worth telling the breaker your exact engine — whether that is the 2.0-litre or 2.1-litre diesel variant — so they can cross-reference the part number rather than matching on year alone.
Trim level does not drive front cross member fitment on the V-Class; Marco Polo, Sport Line, and AVANTGARDE editions all share the same fundamental front structure within a given generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as lower front aprons on Sport Line or AVANTGARDE that surround the cross member differently, but the cross member itself is the same part. Confirm generation and engine with the breaker, and trim can safely be ignored for this component.
The V-Class is offered in different gross vehicle weight configurations, and on commercial-derived vans heavier GVW ratings can influence suspension mounting and subframe specification. Check the plate inside your driver's door for the exact GVW rather than relying on the model name alone, and pass that figure to the breaker — it is a more reliable guide than guessing from the trim badge.
No, the Viano (W639, 2003–2014) and the current V-Class (W447, 2014-on) are separate generations with different bodyshells, so cross members from the Viano will not fit the W447 V-Class. Always make sure the breaker is quoting a part from a W447 and confirm it against your registration to avoid an expensive mistake.