Get to know the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris

            For years, Mercedes-Benz has been a leader in commercial work and passenger vans with their Sprinter Line. Now, Mercedes has taken the quality and performance of the Sprinter and shrunk it done to be the Metris!

            The Mercedes-Benz Metris is a mid-sized van that competes mainly with the Ford Transit Connect. It is all-new to the U.S. market for the 2016 model year and is available as a cargo van or passenger van.

  

            Here Are 5 fast facts to help to choose a Metris as your next midsize van.

1. Mercedes positions the Metris as a “right-sized” van. And very affordable. The cargo van starts at $28,950, and the passenger van starts at $32,500 (excluding $995 destination/delivery charge). The Metris is 202.4 ins. long, 75.9 ins. wide and 74.8 ins. tall.
2. The passenger van’s rear door opens to 180 degrees (a rear tailgate door is available); the cargo van’s, to 270. The passenger van seats up to 7 and has a payload of 1,874 lbs.; the cargo van’s interior volume is 186 cu. ft. and its payload is 2,502 lbs. Both versions can tow up to 5,000 lbs.
3. The Metris if loaded with different available options. Some of the highlights are engine start/stop, blind-spot, collision-prevention, lane-keeping and active park assist, Parktronic, seating for an eighth passenger, lift gate rear door, electric sliding doors, and a rearview camera.
4. The Metris does not lack either when it comes to power and speed. The drivetrain consists of a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission. It generates 208 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque.
5.  Standard exterior colors include white, red, grey, and black. Premium metallic colors include black, brown, silver, white, blue, and several shades of grey. Fabric or leatherette interior upholstery is available.

     Hoped these Fast Facts helped you decide on a Mercedes-Benz Metris! We have plenty in stock and we can order what you want if it’s not! Check out our Inventory and Contact us to test drive yours today!!