2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris

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Rating6.8

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Midsize Van
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$28,950 - $32,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Highly practical and a true workhorse

Some competitors have higher fuel efficiency

A new model joins the Mercedes-Benz family

Stable drive and responsive steering wheel

Costs more than rivals

Quick acceleration for a van

No extended wheelbase version is present

Specs & Features

$28,950

price

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft.

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the world of cargo vans, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is a well-known name. Belonging to the midsize van segment, the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van competes with the Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van, the RAM ProMaster City Cargo Van, and the Nissan NV200. With standalone trim, the Metris Cargo Van carries an MSRP of $28,950.Traditionally offered bareboned, cargo vans can be equipped to fill the need of the buyer. The Metris Cargo Van too can be equipped with packages such as the ECO Stop/Start Package, the Active Safety Plus Package, or the Cargo Protection Package, improving either form or function. Delivering a combined MPG of 22, the 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 on offer here feels potent enough. It is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission and makes 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Buying Advice

In addition to mentioned packages above, we also suggest the Driver Efficiency Package which adds a backup camera, cruise control, and more. Meanwhile, the Cold Weather Package which includes an electric booster for heating, heated front seats, and a heated windshield washer system is a great addition as well.

Trims

    Base
    $28,950 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning

Compare to similar cars

Price

$28,950- $32,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.8

Horsepower

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft.

Capacity

8

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$21,955- $23,515

Gasoline

5.28

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$22,675- $29,300

Gasoline

8.07

169 hp @ 6000 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

7

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$30,960- $43,995

Gasoline

7.52

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

2

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$30,595- $46,745

Gasoline

7.7

285 hp @ 5400 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

3

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$20,870- $21,760

Gasoline

7.43

131 hp @ 5200 rpm

139 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

2

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$26,740- $35,160

Gasoline

8.78

261 hp @ 5600 rpm

281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

2

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$29,865- $38,275

Gasoline

6.98

280 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

2

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    8.6 sec16.8 sec135 mph
    7.5 sec--
    7.9 sec--
    8.1 sec-115 mph
    8.1 sec--
    8.7 sec16.7 sec-

    2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      21 mpg24 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/444 mi.
      24 mpg26 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.348/377 mi.
      24 mpg26 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.348/377 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg15.8 gal.331.8/458.2 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg15.8 gal.316/442.4 mi.
      15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg26 gal.-

      2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        202.4 in.75.9 in.75.2 in.4.3 in.126 in.
        240.6 in.79.9 in.83.9 in.8.1 in.146.1 in.
        224.1 in.79.2 in.84.6 in.7.1 in.135 in.
        219.9 in.81.3 in.100.8 in.6 in.129.9 in.
        195 in.80.7 in.88.7 in.6.9 in.118 in.
        186.3 in.68.1 in.73.7 in.7 in.115.2 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          186 cu.ft.-186 cu.ft.
          315 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.
          234.1 cu.ft.105 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.
          46.9 cu.ft.165.9 cu.ft.77.1 cu.ft.
          103.9 cu.ft.131.8 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.
          283 cu.ft.-67 cu.ft.

          2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            186 cu.ft.186 cu.ft.186 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.103.9 cu.ft.79 ft.
            13.3 cu.ft.239.7 cu.ft.270.4 cu.ft.-
            41.8 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.-
            66.9 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.-
            100.7 cu.ft.315 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.-

            2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              4960 lbs.2502 lbs.4222 lbs.
              10000 lbs.3247 lbs.5388 lbs.
              7500 lbs.3550 lbs.4998 lbs.
              7000 lbs.2758 lbs.5791 lbs.
              5100 lbs.3999 lbs.4552 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1130 lbs.3505 lbs.

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