Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger
8 model years from 2016 to 2023, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2016–2023
- Class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 19–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 31 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (127)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
The 2023 Metris Passenger in brief
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 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 4,850 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway), 12% worse than the 2023 special purpose vehicle average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger has 8 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2023.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the tires (45), fuel/propulsion system (41), unknown or other (26).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2017 has the most recalls (14); all years together count 31 campaigns and 212 owner complaints.
How the 2016 Metris Passenger compares
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 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 4,850 lb.
2023 Metris Passenger pros & cons
Full 2023 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 12% below the 2023 special purpose vehicle average of 21.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 Metris Passenger
2 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2016 Metris Passenger
127 owner complaints · 13 recalls · 2 fire reports
Most reported: Fuel/Propulsion System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Metris Passenger changes by model year
- 2021
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 19
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 5 | 9 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 8 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 12 | 9 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 10 | 28 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 14 | 29 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,850 lb | Not rated | 13 | 127 |
Alternatives to the 2019 Metris Passenger
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Cadillac XTS Hearse | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Cadillac XTS Limo | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →