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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

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

  1. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo19 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated42
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo19 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated59
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo19 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated71
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo21 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated87
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo21 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated129
20182.0L 4-cyl turbo21 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated1028
20172.0L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated1429
20162.0L 4-cyl turbo22 MPG202.4 in4,850 lbNot rated13127
Best combined MPG by model year — Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger
2016: 22 MPG2017: 22 MPG2018: 21 MPG2019: 21 MPG2020: 21 MPG2021: 19 MPG2022: 19 MPG2023: 19 MPG20162017201820192020202120222023max 22 MPG

Alternatives to the 2019 Metris Passenger

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo22 MPGNot rated0
2019 Cadillac XTS Hearse17 MPGNot rated0
2019 Cadillac XTS Limo17 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Tires45
Fuel/Propulsion System41
Unknown Or Other26
Engine23
Wheels21
Visibility/Wiper21
Steering20
Electrical System15
Owner complaints by model year — Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger
2016: 1272017: 292018: 282019: 92020: 72021: 12022: 92023: 220162017201820192020202120222023max 127
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →