Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB)
20 MPG The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2018–2023 run it averages 21.3 MPG, falling by 2 MPG over 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3850 | 436 | 1 |
| 2022 | 21 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3650 | 430 | 1 |
| 2021 | 21 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3650 | 432 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 MPG | 20.5 | 24 | $3500 | 400 | 2 |
| 2019 | 22 MPG | 21 | 24 | $3500 | 398 | 1 |
| 2018 | 22 MPG | 21 | 24 | $3500 | 398 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 special purpose vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) ranks 10 on current figures, against a class average of 18.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD (22), Ford Transit Connect Van 2WD (23.5), Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi (24), Ram Promaster City (24), Ford Transit Connect Van FFV (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 436 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) get?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 23 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 21.3 MPG, ranging from 20 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2023 model is $3850.
Has the Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 22 MPG in 2018 to 20 in 2023. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Metris (Cargo Van, LWB) efficient for its class?
It ranks 10 of 29 in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.6 MPG. That is 1.4 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.