The Mercedes-Benz Metris does 21.8 mpg combined (20.4 city, 24.1 highway), which works out to about $1,761 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Mercedes-Benz Metris burns a gallon every 21.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 550 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.147 |
| Fuel per year | $1,761 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,805 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$267 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,538 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Mercedes-Benz Metris gives up 3.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 24.1 out there against 20.4 in town, a 18% drop worth $289 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 20.4 mpg | $1,882 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24.1 mpg | $1,593 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3.7 mpg (18%) | Typical for its type |
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. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Mercedes-Benz Metris get?
21.8 mpg combined on average — 20.4 in the city and 24.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2016–2023.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz Metris cost in fuel per year?
About $1,761 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $8,805 over five years, or 0.147 dollars a mile.
Which Metris engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 21.8 mpg.
Is the Metris good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Metris figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Mercedes-Benz Metris is $3,538 against the $1,761 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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