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2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Class: Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Body styles: Van
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 22 combined · 21 city / 24 hwy
Length: 202.4 in
Curb weight: 4,222 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 202 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,222 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway), 6% better than the 2018 special purpose vehicle average of 20.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2018

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2017 Metris Cargo — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 Metris Cargo →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Van	202.4 in	76 in	74.4 in	126 in	65.4 / 65 in	4,222 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Metris (Cargo Van)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 / 24 / 22	+6%	$3,750	404
Metris (Cargo Van, LWB)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 / 24 / 22	+6%	$3,750	398

4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $6,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

20.8 MPG2018 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo.

Similar 2018 special purpose vehicles

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo (this car)	22 MPG	Not rated	0
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger	21 MPG	Not rated	10
2018 Cadillac XTS Hearse	17 MPG	Not rated	0
2018 Cadillac XTS Limo	17 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Metris Cargo years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2023 Metris Cargo	21	202.4 in	Not rated
2022 Metris Cargo	22	202.4 in	Not rated
2021 Metris Cargo	21	202.4 in	Not rated
2020 Metris Cargo	22	202.4 in	Not rated
2019 Metris Cargo	22	202.4 in	Not rated
2017 Metris Cargo	22	202.4 in	Not rated
2016 Metris Cargo	22	202.4 in	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →