Against 483 other 4-cyl cars rated 2021–2023, the Metris trails their 26.7 mpg average by 5.7 mpg, about $391 a year.
Every Mercedes-Benz Metris engine, compared
The Mercedes-Benz Metris was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20.4 / 24.1 | 2016–2023 | $1,761 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Transit gets 21.5 mpg, the Ford Transit Connect 26 mpg and the RAM Promaster City 24 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2023 Metris. The Metris costs the most of them to run: $352 a year more than the Ford Transit Connect.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2021–2023 | +$391 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,538 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris gives up 6 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 19 in the city, $485 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Metris changed over the years
The Metris peaked in 2022 at 22 mpg (20 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2023 at 21 — 1 mpg apart, or $84 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 car does 21.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 19 / 23 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2020 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2018 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2017 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2016 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Mercedes-Benz Metris — 1 engine across 2016–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,538. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris get?
21 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the Metris has averaged 21.8 mpg.
Is the 2023 Metris more efficient than the 2022?
No: 21 against 22 mpg combined, about $84 a year more to run.
Which Metris year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022, at 22 mpg combined (20 city, 25 highway).
Does the Metris get better gas mileage than the Ford Transit?
About the same: 21 mpg for the 2023 Metris against 21.5 for the 2023 Ford Transit.
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