2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is available in only one trim level. You can get it in two body types, one is a passenger van and the other is a cargo van. The Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van comes with all the basic features that you expect from a cargo van of this segment and more. But do not expect all the modern technology features and advanced driver assistance features. It is a pretty basic van that gets all the basics right. You do not have to worry about the space inside the cabin and practicality is the top priority for the maker. It comes with class-leading towing and payload capabilities which is its biggest advantage in getting the Metris over its rivals. 

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We recommend going for the standard Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van as it gets all the basic features. Since it is a vehicle designed for practicality, you do not have to invest much in customization or cosmetic changes. However, you can go for the body-colored bumpers which are black on the standard van. The optional body-colored bumpers make the look even more sophisticated and easy on the eyes differentiating it from other commercial vans.

Performance is not the prime focus when buying a cargo or even a passenger van for a matter of fact. The main thing that matters to the buyers is how practical it is and how much cargo they can carry. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is powered by a 2-liter Inline-4 engine that produces 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is the only van in the segment that comes in rear-wheel drive configuration. The Metris Cargo Van takes 8.4 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph while the quarter mile run takes 16.9 seconds. 

The 2023 Ford Transit Connect comes with the least powerful engine in the segment and it also produces the least torque. The Ford Transit is the slowest car to reach 60 mph from a standstill as it takes 10.1 seconds to get to 60 mph. It also comes with a lower towing capacity of around 2000 pounds. The payload capacity of 1550 pounds is also on the lower side. Compare that with the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van which is not only faster than the Ford Transit Connect but it can also come with an impressive towing capacity of 5000 pounds and a payload capacity of 2425 pounds. The RAM Promaster City can go from o to 60 mph in 9.2 seconds. The RAM Promaster City can also tow 2000 pounds and the payload capacity is limited to 1890 pounds. 

2023 Volvo V60 Ride and Handling

The 2023 Volvo V60 comes with great utility and is known for its excellent comfort inside the cabin. But the main strength of the Volvo V60 is its amazing handling even though it has such a long body and higher ground clearance. The steering wheel is accurate to the response from the driver and offers great feedback to the driver. The suspension setup is tuned well and it has controlled movement inside the cabin pretty well. There is negligible body roll in the cabin and you can confidently carry higher speeds around the corners.

The 2023 Volvo V60 handles like a sedan and it is predictable in its driving manners. Volvo has done an excellent job to keep the Volvo V60 equally fun to drive without compromising its practicality. But one important area for the Volvo V60 is its ride quality and comfort inside the cabin. The passengers can comfortably spend long hours in the cabin as the suspension filters the road undulations pretty well. The quiet behavior of the engine helps in keeping the cabin calm at longer distances.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van Braking Performance

The braking system is important for any vehicle but you do not expect the brakes of a cargo van to offer you impressive bite from the brake pedals or excellent braking performance. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van comes with 11.8-inch brake rotors on the front and 11-inch brake rotors on the rear. The weight of the van is more than 4000 pounds without any payload or extra towing weight. The braking performance of the Metris Cargo Van is not available but it will differ based on the load you are carrying. However, Merc has used a pretty good braking system that manages to stop the van in time. 

The size of the brake rotors are not available for the 2023 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van. It weighs significantly less than the Mercedes Metris cargo van. The braking system of the Ford Transit Connect is capable of stopping the van in 170 feet from a speed of 70 mph to a standstill. This braking performance is obviously without any payload in the cargo or any additional weight. The braking performance of the 2022 RAM ProMaster City is not available either. 

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is not the best choice if you are looking for a fuel efficient cargo van. It manages to return 19 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway, and 20 mpg of combined fuel economy. The fuel economy is obviously less than the rivals. But when you consider the fact that it can carry more payload and has better towing capacity, it makes more sense as you can carry more cargo for the fuel it consumes. The Mercedes Metris cargo van comes with an 18.5-gallon fuel tank capacity and can go for a maximum of 426 miles on the highway. 

The 2022 RAM ProMaster City offers the best efficiency on the highway. It also manages to deliver the best range on the highway that goes just over 450 miles on a fuel tank. The 2023 Ford Transit Connect manages to return better efficiency in the city but it also comes with the smallest fuel tank capacity in its segment. It offers the least highway range on the highway. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van comes with the largest fuel tank capacity but the least fuel efficiency figures resulting in a range that lies between the Ford and RAM counterparts. 

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris cargo van is supposed to carry heavy payloads and a lot of cargo in its cabin. It only gets a single row of seating at the front where one passenger can sit along with the driver. The seats are comfortable and offer good support to the driver and the passenger on the long journey. The seats get a manual adjustment to get a comfortable sitting position. The design of the cabin is practical and simple. You do not get any soft-touch material or a premium design but it comes with many storage spaces. The main focus remains on the cargo area which can come with a capacity of nearly 183 cubic feet. 

The interior space and comfort is not the most crucial factor in the competition and that is quite evident when you look at the space in the cabin of all these vans. The Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van comes with the least legroom for the passengers. But the cabin is comfortable and it does not feel cRAMped. The Ford Transit Connect and the RAM ProMaster City have better legroom for the front seat passengers. However, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van takes lead in the area that matters the most to the users which is the cargo area. The Merc Metris has the highest cargo area in the competition followed by the 2022 RAM ProMaster City and the 2023 Ford Transit Connect, respectively.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van Infotainment 

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van ensures the entertainment of the driver of the van unlike some of its rivals. It offers a 7-inch touchscreen system that replaces the old and outdated 5.8-inch system used in the previous models. The newer touchscreen system is very responsive and easy to use. It is quite easy to navigate to all the features without spending much time browsing through the settings. It also gets all the basic features that we expect from an infotainment system these days. You can connect your smartphone using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For audio, it gets a 9-speaker audio system that is quite decent for the class. 

Standout infotainment features:

• 7-inch touchscreen display
• Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite radio
•  Steering wheel controls
• 9-speaker audio system

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris gets the same exterior design as the previous model year. There is nothing much to talk about in terms of the exterior design of the 2023 Mercedes Metris. However, when you keep it against other rivals, the exterior design of the Mercedes Metris will impress buyers. It carries a clean and sophisticated look from all sides. The front of the van is the most visually appealing part of the car. The body-colored bumper sets it apart from its rivals and it does not give the boring commercial vehicle feel. At the rear, there is a large, vertically-oriented tailgate that is designed to make loading and unloading cargo as easy as possible.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is bigger than the competition in every dimension. It is longer, wider, and higher and it also comes with the longest wheelbase in the class. That clearly shows when you look at the cargo area of the Mercedes Metris. The 2022 RAM ProMaster City comes in second position in terms of overall length, height, and wheelbase. The 2023 Ford Transit Connect comes out as the most compact cargo van for the segment The ground clearance for all these vans remain pretty much the same.

Standout exterior features:

• 16-inch steel wheels
• All season tires
• Black front and rear front bumper
• Light tinted glass
• Black grille
• Sliding rear passenger side door

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is not crash tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as it is a commercial van. As expected, it gets all the basic safety features that are common these days. But you do not get many advanced safety features. It also gets some of the driver assistance features as standard and some as an option which is not the case in some of its rivals. Merc has ensured to keep the driver and the co-passenger safe in the cabin. Those who wish the advanced driver assistance technology will need to pay extra. 

Safety features include:

• Traction control
• Electronic stability control
• Front collision mitigation
• Rear collision mitigation
• Driver monitoring alert
• Active brake assist

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van vs. 2023 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van comes out as a better choice than the Ford Transit Connect on almost every front except the fuel economy department. The Ford Transit Connect has the least powerful engine in the class and it is behind the competition in terms of towing capacity and the payload capacity which matters the most for the users. The one advantage that goes in the favor of the Ford Transit Connect is its lower price tag. It also manages to deliver a better fuel economy compared to the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van. The Merc Metris Cargo Van comes out as a better choice in almost every other area. The choice depends on your budget and requirements.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van vs. 2022 RAM ProMaster City Cargo Van

The 2022 RAM ProMaster City is no longer available in the market as it was discontinued by RAM recently. The RAM Promaster City comes with a better payload capacity and towing capacity compared to the Ford Transit Connect. But it still falls behind the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van by a significant margin in these areas. Additionally, the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van also comes with a significantly bigger cargo area. The Merc Metris comes with a more refined engine that produces more power and the interior and exterior of the Merc are also more refined compared to the RAM ProMaster City. Since the RAM ProMaster City is no longer available, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is the only good option between these two.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is one of the most popular cargo vans in the segment and it has been like that for years. There are many reasons to love the Merc Metris over its rivals. First of all, it comes with more capabilities than its rivals. It can carry more weight in the cargo area and the space is also better than its rivals. The towing capacity is more than double that of the counterparts from Ford or RAM. The exterior and interior styling of the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van has always been more refined than its rivals. It still comes with one of the best interior and exterior design languages in its segment. The price of the Merc Metris Cargo Van is slightly on the higher side. But when you consider the offering to the price, it comes out as the best choice in the class for most buyers.