2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Review

Name: 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Price Range: $42,852 - $43,650

Mercedes-Benz Metris 126" WB Cargo Minivan Exterior

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris is a sort of "cheat code" among small cargo vans. Its larger dimensions and Mercedes build quality help it easily lead the class where it counts: maximum payload and towing capacity. You'll pay significantly more up front and sacrifice fuel economy, but the Metris is in a class above when it comes to work capability and available features.

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Mercedes-Benz Metris model years

2016

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2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

Last year for the Metris in the U.S.
Instrument cluster with digital display and forward collision mitigation now standard
Power-adjustable front seats no longer available
Part of the first Metris generation introduced for 2016

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas

$214/mo

$181/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3/5Average

#1 out of 3 among Luxury Minivans

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Cost

$977/yr

vs. $1,114/yr
for Average Luxury Minivan

Frequency

1.81x/yr

vs. 3.01x/yr
for Average Luxury Minivan

Severity

8.9%

vs. 14.4%
for Average Luxury Minivan

Mercedes-Benz Metris Owner Reviews

3.7

38 reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Road trip review

Norfla71, 07/29/2017

2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)

Van is borrowed from my mother, who put just under 3,000 miles on it in about 6 months. Taking a trip with the family for 3 weeks, starting in Jacksonville, FL, going through DC, Hershey, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, Dearborn, Michigan and back through NC before returning home; about , 2,000 miles roundtrip. First leg from Jax to DC, about 750 miles non-stop. After 4 hours needed to get a …

Functional not plush

PWRving2013, 05/01/2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)

This is a functional, versatile van. We love the clean, minimalistic styling inside and outside. Rear wheel drive makes for lighter steering feel. Great towing and load capacity. Very peppy and fuel efficient powertrain. Non-fatigueing, comfortable to drive, seating sits up higher. I have had large vans, and minivans. This a good size. Overall, not a family hauler. A great multi-use …

Sincere Regret

David Brecount, 03/28/2019

2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)

No family could have been more excited the day we bought our Metris from Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell. We have five children who are growing up fast and have dreams of having a European style van that’s more efficiently engineered (narrower, bench seating, rubber floor, less bulky than other vans). It fit perfectly into our narrow garage. We certainly didn’t expect a fancy Mercedes …

A spectacular example of function over form

Matt Difanis, 09/19/2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)

I meandered into the purchsae of the Mercedes Metris when I needed to shed my 2006 Meredes R500--Mercedes' since discontinued not-a-minivan, three-row family hauler, which was the closest thing to a minivan in the M-B lineup until now. For most, the Metris would not be a suitable replacement for the luxuriously appointed R-Class with two to four more cylinders than the Metris. However, … in recent years, my needs were for a more utilitarian, practical hauler for people and things (including large things), and I was tired of frequent four-figure repair bills on something as complex as the R-Class. While relatively spartan inside, the vehicle is attractive and functional, with well thought out removable cup holders, lights, power ports, and heating and a/c vents. What you won't get are entertainment screens, premium audio, adjustable rear seats, or even folding rear seats. But all rows hold actual adults with easy ingress and egress (including with the optional 8th seat, which mine has). While the seats don't do tricks, they do come out (but you may find your will to live waning in the process due to their heft), which makes for a cavernous volume when needed--much more so than with minivan fold-flat seats, which still consume space in the vehicle. Acceleration isn't breathtaking, of course, but it is truly excellent in the context of a 2.0L four-banger pulling such a large and capable vehicle. Much like a diesel, it is extremely responsive under light throttle, but flooring the accelerator doesn't produce THAT much more oomph. I towed a 1,500 pound trailer last week, and I was shocked how little I noticed it. Steering is spectacular, likely owing to the rear drive architecture. Its on-centeredness is better than that of my Audi A6. And the overall handling feel is remarkably planted and free of leaning for a vehicle that is so tall and boxy. Mine has the optional additional battery and high output alternator. I have a 3,000 watt power inverter professionally installed and connected to that auxiliary battery, so I can power PA audio gear or other items from the vehicle in locations where power is not available. Besides the clumsiness of removing the seats, my only other gripe is with the infotainment system. I wish M-B offered an upgrade option. The combination of screen size and interface are pretty terrible, and it is such a good looking vehicle that I think M-B could snag more families with a better offering here. Audio system is fine by utility vehicle standards, but certainly lacks the low end of any German carmakers' premium audio system offerings in luxury vehicles. For me, though, it will be used occasionally for family hauling and will mostly be deployed for my small business.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris, so we've included reviews for other years of the Metris since its last redesign.

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2023 Metris Highlights

Trim:

126" WB Cargo

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$39,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$214/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	182.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Metris models:

Hill Start Assist: Keeps a stopped Metris from rolling backward on a hill when the driver releases the brake and presses the accelerator.
Blind-Spot Assist: Displays a visual warning if a vehicle is in your blind spot. Sounds an alert if you move toward a space occupied by another vehicle.
Collision Prevention Assist: Sounds an alert if the Metris is approaching the vehicle in front too quickly.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Review

Price & Payment

2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Review

What's new

Cost to Drive

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

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Mercedes-Benz Metris Owner Reviews

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Functional not plush

Sincere Regret

A spectacular example of function over form

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