The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris offers a capable platform, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical recalls, particularly concerning the fuel pump and airbag systems.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | M270 | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 208 hp | 258 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2019 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | van | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $30,700, MSRP range: $30,700 - $36,775, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for Cargo Van starts at $30,700, and Passenger Van starts at $34,800. The range goes up to $36,775., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/14/2026 | USD | $30,700 | $30,700 - $36,775 | 0.8 | MSRP for Cargo Van starts at $30,700, and Passenger Van starts at $34,800. The range goes up to $36,775. | llm_estimate | 6/14/2026 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 5179 | 182.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16 | — |
| 2020 | 8 | — | 5635 | 199 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | — | 4 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 126, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 126 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | tpms | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | — |
| 2018 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris offers a capable platform, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical recalls, particularly concerning the fuel pump and airbag systems.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris presents an average reliability profile, with significant attention needed for its fuel system and airbag recalls.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris presents an average reliability profile, making thorough pre-purchase inspection paramount.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris presents an average reliability profile, underscoring the critical need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris offers average reliability, with a significant concern being potential fuel leaks.
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the steering system due to significant recall activity.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 7 published Metris reports, covering 2016 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris offers a capable platform, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical recalls, particularly concerning the fuel pump and airbag systems.
Published year coverage: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz Metris. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 mercedes-benz metris offers a capable platform, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical recalls, particularly concerning the fuel pump and airbag systems. and the 2023 mercedes-benz metris can represent a reasonable value if purchased at a price that reflects its 'average' reliability rating and the documented recall history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2016 through 2023.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.