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If you're looking for a cargo van to haul up to eight people or 199 cubic feet of cargo, you probably aren't thinking of a Mercedes-Benz. That's unfortunate, as Mercedes offers a vehicle that's larger than your average minivan, but smaller than a full-size commercial van, and it's called the Metris. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris-Class is a comfortable work vehicle that's available in a few well-equipped trims. Depending on what kind of line of work you're in, the Metris is offered as both a cargo van and a passenger van.
What's New for 2019
The Mercedes-Benz Metris-Class carries on unchanged for the 2019 model year.
Choosing Your Mercedes-Benz Metris
Regardless of whether you go with the passenger or cargo option, the Metris-Class is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The motor makes a modest 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque and is paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Despite the fuel-efficient powerplant, fuel economy figures for the Metris aren't spectacular. The most fuel-efficient model is capable of getting up to 21 miles per gallon city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 combined, according to the EPA.
Fuel economy, though, isn't what draws people to work vans, but payload and towing capacity are, and that's where the Metris shines. The Metris Cargo Van is rated to have a payload capacity of roughly 2,500 pounds, while the model has a 5,000-pound towing capacity.
In addition to being able to tow and hold a decent amount of cargo, the Metris also has an expansive cargo area that can expand to a dizzying amount to ensure you can take everything on the go. With a van full of eight people, there's 38 cubic feet of available cargo space behind the rear seats. Take all of the seats out, except for two, of course, and you have a total of 199 cubic feet of cargo space.
The Metris is available in two trims – Worker and base – and two styles – Cargo and Passenger van.
Worker Cargo Van
Pricing for the entry-level Metris Worker Cargo Van starts at $27,765 (all prices include the $1,195 destination charge). Standard features for the trim include automatic headlights, a sliding passenger side door, and an exterior temperature gauge. On the inside, you'll find adjustable front seats, air conditioning, five audio speakers, cloth upholstery, heat-insulating glass, power front windows, a rearview camera, a 5.8-inch screen, an AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, and a USB port.
For a base work van, the Metris Worker Cargo Van isn't as barren as some competitors. Mercedes also offers two available packages on the entry-level trim. The Convenience Package ($1,120) adds a rain sensor, cruise control, a first aid kit, LED rear cargo area lights, and heated exterior mirrors. The Utility Package ($3,365) brings a bunch of features including: two master keys, a leather steering wheel, floor-mounted cargo tie-down rails, a rearview mirror, cargo straps, rear cargo area LED lights, black roof rails, a rain sensor, blind-spot monitoring, a 4.2-inch pixel matrix display, cruise control, a first aid kit, a heated rear window, and heated exterior mirrors.
Worker Passanger Van
If your job requires you to hold more passengers instead of cargo, then the Worker Passenger Van might be a better fit. The trim starts at $31,845 and comes with a total of seven seats. Standard equipment on the Worker Passenger Van includes luxurious interior trim, bench seats, two 12-volt outlets, rear air conditioning, nine audio speakers, a rearview mirror, two extra master keys, two detachable cup holders, heated windshield washers, fix exterior windows, and 17-inch wheels.
The Convenience Package ($1,220) comes with a rain sensor, cruise control, a heated rear window, and heated exterior mirrors. The Appearance Package ($3,565) brings black roof rails, black leatherette upholstery, a rain sensor, a rear door liftgate, body color bumpers, plastic wheel covers, cruise control, heated rear window, heated side mirrors, and a courtesy light for the liftgate door. The Comfort Package ($5,810) comes with a leather steering wheel, a liftgate rear door, plastic wheel covers, an electric sliding right door, a courtesy light for the liftgate door, leatherette upholstery, black roof rails, a rain sensor, a multifunction steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring, body color bumpers, a 4.2-inch pixel matrix display, cruise control, a heated rear window, and heated exterior mirrors.
Cargo Van
The regular Metris Cargo Van is available in two wheelbases: 126 inches and 135 inches. The 126-inch wheelbase costs $31,895, while the 135-inch wheelbase adds an extra $500 to the price. Adding a rear liftgate door costs $480. The regular trim has a lot of the same standard features as the Worker trim.
Mercedes offers a variety of available packages on the trim. The Driver Efficiency Package ($1,065) comes with a lower console storage tray, fog lights, navigation, and cruise control, while a multifunction steering wheel costs $535. Ticking the box for the Driver Comfort Package adds an $580 to the price tag and brings lumbar support for the passenger's seat, a passenger comfort seat, lumbar support for the driver's seat, two extra master keys, and a driver comfort seat.
The Cold Weather Package ($680) adds heated front seats and a heated windshield washer system. The Premium Exterior Package ($1,300) includes black roof rails, 17-inch wheels, a chrome grille, and body color bumpers. Adding the Cargo Protection Package costs $870 and brings four removable lashing rails, full height plastic paneling, D-Rings, a rear cargo area LED light, and cargo tie-down rails.
If you're looking for more safety features, the Premium Safety Package costs $1,670 and adds lane keeping assist, heated exterior mirrors, blind-spot monitoring, a first aid kit, a rain sensor, a leather steering wheel, collision prevention assist, a 4.2-inch pixel matrix display, and a multifunction steering wheel. The Premium Safety with Parktronic Package is priced at $2,300 has a lot of the same features as the Premium Safety Package but adds Parktronic with active parking assist. If those are too over the top, the Blind Spot Assist Package ($1,030) includes heated exterior mirrors, blind-spot monitoring, a leather steering wheel, a 4.2-inch pixel matrix display, and a multifunction steering wheel.
The Additional Battery Package ($385) comes with an additional battery for retrofit and a cutoff relay for an auxiliary battery. The Refrigeration Prep Package costs $1,780 and includes heated side view mirrors, a body builder connector, a 4.2-inch pixel matrix display, a cutoff relay for an auxiliary battery, 180-degree rear doors, a backup alarm, two extra master keys, cruise control,
a first aid kit, blind spot monitoring, a leather steering wheel, an extra battery for retrofit, and a multifunction steering wheel.
The Front Cabin Lighting Package ($345) includes footwell lighting, illuminated exits, illuminated vanity mirrors, and a comfort overhead control panel. Finally, being able to electrically control the front seats costs $1,235.
Passenger Van
The range-topping regular Metris Passenger Van costs $35,995. Adding a rear liftgate door costs an extra $480. While a seven-seater configuration is standard, a five-seat arrangement takes $780 off of the vehicle's price tag, while adding enough seating for up to eight is an extra $380.
Available packages mirror the ones found on the Cargo Van. The Driver Efficiency Package ($1,250) brings the same features as on lower trims, but is pricier. It's a similar story with the Driver Comfort Package, which costs $750, and includes comfort suspension. The Cold Weather Package adds the same features, but costs $780. Adding the Premium Exterior Package costs the same amount of money and brings the same features. When it comes to safety, the Premium Safety Package ($1,780), Premium Safety with Parktronic Package ($2,400), and Blind Spot Assist Package ($1,030) all have the same features, but cost more money. Electrically adjustable front seats cost $1,235.
Bespoke packages that are offered on the Cargo Van include the Premium Interior Package ($670) that adds footwell lighting, front carpets, reading lights, rear carpets, chrome accents, an overhead control panel, and illuminated vanity mirrors. The Enhanced AC Package costs $1,060 and comes with enhanced air conditioning and automatic climate control. The Electric Sliding Door Package costs $1,290 and comes with an electric sliding door on the passenger side. The Multifunction Steering Wheel/Premium Display Package ($535) adds a rain sensor, a leather steering wheel, a 4.2-inch pixel matrix display, and a multifunction steering wheel.
While pricey, the regular Metris vans are worth the higher cost. It may be a work van, but it's still a vehicle that wears a three-pointed star at the front, and that badge carries a lot of weight with it. With so many options and configurations to choose from, it would be impossible for us to give you a tip on what would work for you, as every job is on a case-by-case basis. We do, though, recommend skipping over the Worker trims, as the higher ones can be fitted with some high-tech features that make them easier to live with – especially if you're going to be spending a lot of time in them.
