2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Worker Van: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

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[@henryhill3778]

The only reviewer who will tell you this is a great van. Start with the fact that in an 05 Odyssey I can haul over 20 sheet of Rock. Can't even haul 1 in a Metris since the with in the "Cargo" area is only 47" wide.

[@palebeachbum]

I can't imagine the running costs for this Metris are lower than any of its competition. Turbocharged engine. Mercedes repair costs. Preference for premium fuel. I suspect it's really not a smart buy in the long run.

[@connerbutler1077]

What is Mercedes thinking selling a gas can? The whole reason why people buy sprinter vans is because they are diesel.

[@aujla7564]

fuel emission regulations are tough for manufacturers

[@cmauchi29]

Is it available seats for 3 people?

[@FixitAll]

Why you guys didn't make a cargo with left sliding door? Worker must open door behind driver door, pickup a tool box and walk to customer. I don't like walk around van to open right sliding door. Speshial in Seattle area with 7 month of rain .

[@gigatec916]

probably to make it easier to access the door when you are parked curbside on a street.

[@jmanyes]

what car you drive? a 2017 Mercedes-Benz oh really!? lemme see! here it is!!!! oh😞

[@rene9244]

This isn't a car some one has to commute it's more of a business van

[@saltymonke3682]

lol

[@shahnazbibi8106]

jmanyes

[@shahnazbibi8106]

jmény el ok

[@shahnazbibi8106]

jmanyes

[@joshakaoger69]

24 mpg isnt bad and it looks the best

[@usman2388]

My Nissan NV 200 making 25-26 mpg

[@Forestdawg1791]

I thought the price seemed a little high but checked and that is only 1-2k higher than the Ford Transit Connect and Ram Promaster City.

[@36jayh]

Yes this is what I’m looking into those are unreliable pieces of metal Lol . Ima try to get a metris so I don’t get stuck at a clients house

[@sbklvr]

Perfect for 2 motorcycles.

[@perpelle]

"Workhorse" and doesn't have a bulkhead between cabin and loading area. That's seems safe........

[@1guyin10]

Cargo dividers, shelving or cargo management equipment, and graphics are usually custom upfits at the time of sale. You might find a handful of commercial vans on dealer lots, but most are sold on a build-to-order basis. (Upfitting is a big business. You should see the salt mines in Kansas City where the upfitters finish out Transits and F150s.)

[@perpelle]

+1guyin10 So generally the majority of all vans are built to order (the customers spec)? Or do you mean that you order a basic van and let another company do the rest? I don't think that you can order a van without a bulkhead in Europe. We have a lot of built to order too but at the same time you can buy a pretty standard van with some goodies on it at a dealer (the dealer order vans that they think that the customer want). Some dealers even order fully spec vans and then sell them to a potential customer.

[@1guyin10]

***** You will find some dealers that specialize in commercial sales that will stock some fairly standard vans to sell to tradesmen and small businesses, but the majority of the volume is custom ordered. The dealers are trying both to meet the customers needs and make money so they will usually use both the factory up-fitters and local/regional companies to outfit the vans (and trucks as well) however the customer needs it to be fitted out. The company I work for has quite a few trucks and vans in service and even though we buy them one or two at a time I can't recall any time in the last decade that we have bought anything off the lot. They have all been ordered to our specifications.

[@grayghostwwiiace5978]

pan out and take wider shots, Im getting sea sick

[@cyoungso]

Tell us about that pop-top sprinter in the background!!

[@MrSapper21]

That van wouldn't stop looking at me. We must know more.

[@BTC909]

24 MPG Combined, yeah empty running Premium Fuel with a single 150 Lb. driver. Mercedes and "reliability" oh that's a good one. Once you throw some weight in this you will want that 2.1L Diesel.

[@777jones]

I doubt it. What people really like about turbo diesels is really the turbo, not the diesel. This thing will have plenty of torque and good gearing. It should perform very well - equal to a 350 V8/4 speed combo from years ago. A bit less power but better gearing. And it will burn far less gas (that is what they meant by "costs"). It will run fine on 87 octane.

[@Friebe1000]

This is a way better choice than all the caravan a lot of people buy for this purpose

[@FixitAll]

My Dodge Grand Caravan better. Why? Becouse Caravan has a sliding door just behind my driver seat. No walk around van to open right sliding door to pickup my tool box.

[@andreaskarsten8753]

A very interesting view of a very boring truck! I have used their Sprinter and Vito models in the past and was very pleased. For the added price you get a lot of quality and realiability. I am looking forward to try out a Metris in the future. Especially to see, where the differences to the Vito are

[@water892]

It's a work van... Its not going to be some exciting luxury van, that's not its purpose.

[@andreaskarsten8753]

I know that. It was meant as a compliment to the guys at FLT and in no way degrading Merdedes working vans. The model shown looks plain, but probably is an effective tool that does the job very well

[@sharjeelwaris6178]

6:31 Mercedes reliability???? I don't think that's a thing!!!!

[@Thinker669]

Their Diesels. The Unimog is even more reliable.

[@Hansondiandian]

A base work van for 26k, I mean seriously...

[@elijahwatson8119]

I just don't understand a 2 liter 4 cylinder turbocharged engine that requires 91 octane in this application. Maybe it gets marginally better fuel mileage than a comparable V6, but by the time you pay, in my area about 80-90 cents more a gallon for 93 octane (91 is rare here) it probably more or less evens out, and that's ignoring the long term reliability and expense of a turbocharged VS naturally aspirated engine.

[@badopinion]

Totally agree. I’ve taken some losses with my 3.5tt transit and I’ve had it. Looking at one of these invokes the same feeling. Maybe I just deal with a pickup again and enjoy a v8

[@BassRacerx]

i really want to like this but the ford dealership will sell you a transit for like 22k. I can see paying the extra money if you have less experienced drivers who are intimidated by a full size truck or if you absolutely do not need that much space and would prefer a better handling vehicle that is easier to park. I really like the idea of a RWD minivan with a 7 speed tranny but man does it cost so damn much that it is hard to rationalize buying one financially.

[@TechManKnows]

camper conversions here we come..

[@Probonoman]

Does it come in a diesel ?

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

In Europe it does. if the whole "anti-diesel" campaign will be over, i think, it will come with a diesel engine to the US

[@TFLtruck]

+Probonoman nope

[@connerbutler1077]

+1GTASANANDREASCJ why would someone buy a gas Mercedes van? No one will buy it lol.

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

Dodge 318 Cummins lol idk We have too many stupid people, some wil buy it lol

[@johnd5805]

yes stupid people are obvious by the comments

[@AgentSmith911]

Basically a Vito

[@kgb8378]

Wow I might get one, it looks great for picking up children!

[@MrOwen703]

Are you guys going to do a video on the 2017 Metris Passanger Van?

[@DanDannyDanielleBob]

so basically Mercedes is now building Astro vans...

[@HiVizCamo]

It about time someone did, it's been an amazingly neglected shape/size of vehicle. Those things were great for a long list of reasons (sucked for others tho!).

[@adamwe12]

hdjc86 with a lot more advanced engineering and safety.

[@davek12]

Any chance of testing a stick-shift Cummins Ram 3500?

[@jonathanhettrick6731]

it should have five doors instead of four doors. the ram ProMaster City has sliding door on the passenger side and on the driver side. has 8 speeds and you don't have to put 91 octane in has plenty of power. but the Mercedes does look nice

[@kliqcreatives1379]

Oh wow I didn't notice there's no sliding door! This really is stripped bare.

[@kwanlinus6999]

Cheapest Mercedes in US

[@LynxStarAuto]

You can add the Metris 260 hinges to the worker van if needed.

[@henryhill3778]

Most Minivan doors open by Keyfob elimating the need for Barn Doors.

[@slavikmelnichuk8617]

Lame... i like how the oroginal commercial says that the van can haul "over 60 sheets of drywall" a 1/2 thick drywall weights 52lb per sheet and a 5/8 thick weights 77lb per sheet so do the math and that is BS. If anyone is lying about things that anyone can calculate then imagine what crap its built out of that no average person knows about.. crap crap and CRAP... price dropped cuz its CRAP..any van made today has doors that fold out so saying that is like making a statement that a car comes with AC.. lameeeeee..u expect the doors to fold on a work van...

[@robb7177]

Trucks are useless compared to this kind of van , unless you plow snow or farm . This type work .my truck is way too difficult

[@nsxproperties560]

I don't understand why they couldn't make a 10 foot loading floor?

[@1voiceofstl]

To bad the Dodge/Ram Caravan base tradesman didn't takeoff, but for some reason lots of dealers didn;t stock them.

[@acuramattb4525]

25000 BASE?? Is that really about the same as its competitors??

[@geekonomist]

Actually, it is up to the reviewer to opine, and decide! What is your position?

[@TheIrishPhantom]

I wonder how much it cost to service compared to something American...

[@xrecovery9]

Mercedes benz with plastic bumpers and steelies unacceptable

[@betterthanbestyoutuber8804]

What is the model of that smasher big Truck 0:25 ???????????????????

[@nhz013]

i really like, maybe would love, the engine.

[@skopjemk]

Just got one a week ago. Drives like a dream.

[@monkeyspanner8172]

You still like it? I plan on buying one in a few weeks.

[@skopjemk]

@@monkeyspanner8172 no problems with it all in almost 2 years ownership. I dont like everything about it but it is a fine van.

[@monkeyspanner8172]

@@skopjemk Nice

[@ReadySetGoAutoDetail]

@@skopjemkHey man! Still loving the van? Any issues come about yet? Looking into one this coming Monday.

[@thatslowlude]

first never been this early to any of these videos

[@realrocktimusprime]

Any AWD option? I know the sprinter offers it.

[@TFLtruck]

+Rocky Rockwell nope

[@realrocktimusprime]

+The Fast Lane Truck darn and no more awd work/cargo vans being made other than by aftermarket companies. Plus the sprinters are pretty big $$$

[@connerbutler1077]

+Rocky Rockwell sprinters are also diesel and last forever! Big difference!

[@andreasm2882]

They offer this van in Europe with AWD plus multiple engines to choose from. Also camping version with pop up campers and kitchens.

[@amgths]

I could have read the information from their brochure. How does this qualify as a review? How did it drive? Specs on acceleration? How did it maneuver with a trailer in tow? Etc., etc....

[@marianirmer4811]

You can always rely on the manufacturer itself to do the WORST review of a car/truck. I don't understand why they do it, or what on earth makes them believe that anyone buys/likes the "corporate style"...

[@amgths]

Agreed. For the host, he/she just loses credibility with their audience.

[@johnjacoby5657]

Does van come in Front wheel drive or 4-matic, I live upstate N.Y. and rear wheel drive is no good , Rear wheel not good in any snow.......Thanks

[@HiVizCamo]

Just carry a couple of patio stones back there and get some legit winter tires to fix that. There goes your fuel economy, but at least you'll live to complain about it :D

[@derickkaplan]

no diesel?

[@Thinker669]

Unfortunately.

[@wallacemurray134]

Come on dude - - does a sheet of plywood fit or not?????

[@gerry2893]

Yup. Cargo area dimensions are 8' long from back doors to seats and 48" between wheel wells. I've had mine for my cargo delivery business and it's a beast..!

[@vnohelix]

No diesel. Useless !!

[@mr.gaminxboxandotherthings4320]

I don't care

[@smallpaulissmall5582]

A fleet vehicle that requires 91 octane? Good luck with that!

[@water892]

91 octane is recommended. As you can see under it, it says (87 minimum). You can put the cheaper octane.

[@smallpaulissmall5582]

Yes, this is true. As you said, 91 is recommended, which means that it is not meant to always run on 87. While you can occasionally fill up with 87, it will decrease the power and fuel economy. In the long run, routinely using 87 will possibly even damage the turbo and possibly the entire engine.

[@mecheng1993]

What...? The turbo doesn't give a rat's ass what octane is being injected into the motor. Besides, almost all modern ECUs can detect pinging/detonation and simply decrease timing or boost in order to keep the motor safe. Will 87 decrease power? Yes, almost without a doubt. Will it decrease economy? That's a harder question to answer and would have more to do with the volumetric efficiency being slightly lower.

[@mr.gaminxboxandotherthings4320]

ui

[@Began2011]

I hear it's rear wheel drive also.

[@Thinker669]

I'm trying to figure out what kind of rear suspension.

[@mr.gaminxboxandotherthings4320]

hi

[@kylisirn]

Vito

[@jamesnj3454]

Does it have clear coat?

[@paulyzaav7908]

😂

[@Venlaw]

Do they still rust to shit in a few years?

[@vinckokeccee1352]

dodge does...this wont...

[@ricardoarevalo6369]

I prefer a 7.3 e350 van

[@KevinP32270]

Ricardo Arevalo agreed

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

It's a little sad when Ram is using the Pro Master now which is a Fiat Van and they made the Sprinter. Fiat should just have Ram/Chrysler make the vans, they do a much better job.

[@slavikmelnichuk8617]

100k miles and any mercedes van is done especiallu the ones brough in to USA. have friends who made mistakes buying them..when the warranty ended the van broke...buy a ford transit connect or a transit and u wont have to pay AAA membership fees..

[@ragazzi25]

thats why Sprinters with TDI engines have a great resale value even with 300K miles...they go to 500K

[@CoffeeTechClub]

what a ugly van

[@ragazzi25]

ugly van you say?? really? compare to what for example???