Overview
Today’s commercial van segment has a distinctly European flavour thanks in part to Mercedes-Benz’s most recent contribution, the Metris mid-size van. The passenger van you’re reading about here arrived in 2016, and a cargo version came a year later.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
For 2021, the Metris gets a new nine-speed transmission in place of last year’s seven-speed. Some additional driver safety assist features are now standard, too.
Available Trims
The Mercedes-Benz Metris comes in a single trim. Power is from a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine and the new nine-speed transmission. All Metris models are rear-wheel drive.
Standard Features
Every Metris comes with heated windshield washers, a rear window defroster, 17-inch wheels and tires, a trip computer, a 13-speaker stereo, power windows, rear passenger vents, air conditioning, rear semi-automatic climate control, attention assist, and cruise control.
Key Options
The premium safety package adds heated/power-adjustable side mirrors, blind spot assist, active braking assist, rain-sensing wipers, lane-keeping assist, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.
A cold weather package brings heated front seats and electric auxiliary heating.
The luxury interior pack bundles a comfort suspension, overhead control panel, rear reading lights, footwell lighting, carpeted flooring, and upgraded rear door trim. A comfort seat bundle brings upgraded front seats with lumbar and seatback storage nets.
A deluxe appearance package adds fog lights, body-colour bumpers, and a chrome grille.
Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz’s fuel consumption estimates for the Metris passenger van are 13.3/10.8 L/100 km (city/highway).
Competition
The Metris faces little direct competition in North America’s commercial van market as the others in this class are either smaller or larger. The closest comparable vehicles would be minivans like the Chrysler Grand Caravan/Pacifica, Honda’s Odyssey, the Kia Sedona, and Toyota’s Sienna.
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