2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris | CarGurus Test Drive Review

[@MrAdspecialty4u]

I love my 2018 Metris. It took some time to learn everything, especially the radio/gps, etc. Removed 3rd row seat, use it for business. It was heavy, took 2 guys to get it out. Always hauling large boxes. Have the barn doors, very useful. Mine doesn't have to have premium gas for some reason. Crosswind assist is AMAZING! Safety, safety, safety. Love it and i got the MB logo on front grill lit up :)

[@sirxanqazaxov8865]

how much 2016 years metris

[@miyoung224]

Goes 400 miles on a full tank also turn the traction control off does burnouts really easy I have the cargo style I love it I'm actually in it right now as I write this

[@VicLeak]

Good review, thanks for doing it. However as a dedicated Mercedes owner and an owner of a Euro auto repair shop I am slightly offended by 2 things in your review. I can clearly tell that you don't own a benz. You mentioned that the cruise control and wiper controls are on the left side being a bad thing. This is a typical Mercedes design and all Mercedes owners love it. It is as simple as controls can be. Get to know the cruise control a bit more and you will for the rest of your life wonder why other manufacturers make their controls so dumb. The idea behind is when having a manual shifter, your right hand is on the shifter and your left on the controls. Cruise control is so easy to use, I don't even use the gas pedal any more. Play with it, read the instructions and you will see. Second you said that you would be paying more just for the sign. So wrong. I realized this years ago. You are paying more for 100 years of improvements, safety, sheer joy of driving a well refined machine that can go 160 miles/hour down the autobahn. Try a Sienna or an Odyssey over 100 miles per hour. It's actually scary. Metris has been a top mini van in europe for over 20 years. Look up Mercedes Vito. Cheers.

[@JoeGomez1]

Ha i was thinking the same thing in regards to cruise and wiper controls which are placed just like my 81 W123 240 D

[@embrj1453]

I have to different cars, one being a Honda Odyssey and a Chevy Colorado, both has these controls on opposed ways...

[@derricksutts]

Right! Key note: w/the cruze on the left the gas pedal has become obsolete... witch in turn leaves less reaction time to hit the brakes! Kudos Mercedes

[@James-fg5no]

Actually.. it would be scarier in Metris going over 100 mph with smaller engine and higher roof height.

[@VictorPhonographs]

Good Review. One critical point that you missed is that, unlike the Ford Transit, this van will easily fit into any garage, even with the optional roof rack installed. It also handles far better than the large vans, and is easier to maneuver in city traffic. Although the cargo capacity (in the cargo van version) is about 25% less than a large van, the door openings are as big, or bigger, than the full size vans. For a small urban business or upstart limo company, it's hard to beat.

[@RicardoRoams]

This is the problem I'm having when looking for a van. Many will NOT fit in a garage. This is mandatory for me because I live in a condo with no driveway. Being able to garage my vehicle is a must.

[@MrJhart25]

I think you missed the point of this vehicle. You say it's also availavle as a cargo van. The opposite is true. This is a cargo van that's also available as a passenger van.

[@BoopSnoot]

Its not even REALLY available as a passenger van. Mercedes would have to pay a 25% chicken tax to sell this vehicle as a cargo van in the US, since they don't have seats here. So you wink, wink, nudge, nudge sell it as a "passenger van" saving almost $10K in taxes, and let the consumer take the seats completely out, which is easy to do, and they may even want to use them on occasion. But generally speaking the reason it has tie downs on the floor under the seats is that they know you're supposed to just take the seats out.

[@s.achaplin2848]

Rented one with 5,000 miles on the clock from London Gatwick airport in July, and drove it for a month all over Wales. It was the diesel version, not the 4cyl turbo gas. Having 7 passengers and seven large suitcases aboard, I really thought the van needed more power-- it was a little bit gutless on the open road. Also I was not very impressed with the brakes, not in pedal feel, or stopping power. I think it needs bigger discs/calipers on the front for sure. Also a gripe from my kids was that the side windows don't open. I think that is an oversight and for passenger duty, should be included. We drove it on every type of road you can think of, from 90mph on the motorway to muddy Welsh lanes that you could only just fit down, and overall thought it was a great workhorse van. Best part was probably the steering feel (the wheel itself is very nicely shaped) and overall handling felt very secure taking twisty British A roads at 60-70mph fully loaded. Great space throughout as well -- so much better than my wife's 2011 Honda Odyssey. I'm going to test drive the US version over the weekend and see if that gas engine has a little more punch and maybe the brakes have been improved?

[@mommabear6]

We have 6 kids and this is the top contender for our next vehicle. I actually prefer the osterity of the interior for the kids as they do take a lot out of the stuff they use daily. It will be easy to clean and there are fewer things for them to damage. Also, this is the only van capable of utilising 4 car sears while providing amazing access to the third row. My only concern here is the towing capability, I an just not convinced that it will be able to haul 8 passengers and a light camper trailer on its 4 cyl engine. I really feel like it will need a stronger motor but for the few times a year we would be towing the fuel economy over the options is weighing this at the top of our list.

[@rcpmac]

You must be a smart european! ;)

[@gammasponge]

I've seen that it can tow up to 5,000 lbs. If you get another chance to test one out, would you mind bringing a boat or RV with you on your drive?

[@mikea.2348]

I have a Eurovan, and you're right, I want a Metris with a table and bed like my VW Eurovan. Hope they bring that option and I'll buy one!

[@chrisblacksr]

There are several upfitters that do just that. I have several that I work with that can set up exactly what you want in the configuration of your choosing. They even have a pop up roof extention.

[@radarriau]

Same here, my Euro Van 2003 drives great, mirrors are nicer too. Think I'll refurbish mine.

[@andreasneu302]

You can get all you mentioned and even more. google "Mercedes V-Klasse" The Metris - in Europe its called Vito - as mentioned in this video is a commercial van. The V-Klasse is the more luxury version of the same van. over here the barn doors are optional and the lift gate is standard. Also the gasoline version is only available in the USA.

[@TheLvsburger]

The best car channel on youtube, should have gotten more attention!

[@johns6119]

I love this review, this guy does a good job

[@hp11208]

Good to travel with, and see the state's.

[@bushmaster1740]

I love my passenger model. With 2 big dogs, I removed the 3-seat and moved the 2-seat to the rear position. So I have 4x4ft in the middle for road tripping and sleeping in it, while I can still put 8ft wood in the side barn door. So, for fun and work, its great. Look for a new leftover model you will be surprised at the price, I was :0)

[@simonlloyd7557]

you removed the seats because they don't fold flat unlike any people carrier built for the last 30 years.

[@jctomlin10]

Great review, thanks for the information. If you don't mind, how tall are you so I can have a reference on that rear lift gate height?

[@ynasra1065]

Thinking of buying one for uber i think its perfect for that .....i have a sienna and going to the 3rd row is a huge job for riders

[@minorthreat5276]

Rwd drives better on hwy than fwd. This is perfect for what I'm looking for. Will take out rear seats to put a bed in. Also will install table and get swivels for front seats - will use as daily driver and camping w the wife.

[@gjb49]

You missed the point about how safe this vehicle is. Unlike the Honda or Toyota, when this hits the front offset at 40 mph there is no intrusion into the passenger compartment. the driver's door can still be used. The Honda and Toyota have considerable intrusion and none of the doors are usable after their crashes. The same is with the side impact - very little intrusion into the passenger compartment.

[@sirxanqazaxov8865]

How much this car in USA? please answer my question

[@calfolk7381]

Still hasn’t answered

[@radarriau]

Drove it, a bit noisy, like my 2003 Euro Van MV with front wheel drive and proper sized mirrors much better, even at 155K miles. So much so, I might just spend 11-13K for new transmission, water pump, timing chain, valve adjust, hoses belts etc. The VW 2003 has better visibility acceleration, the seats fold down into a flat bed, has a pop up table, and a bag full of curtains.

[@byronrideaux]

I think that Mercedes doesn't want to bring the V class luxury minivan to America because it might eat the sales of the GLS

[@FabienTeulieres93]

I don’t think it would. Americans tend to look down on minivans and prefer SUVs and CUVs for the “cool” factor (which is a shame, since they are comparatively inferior vehicles for families). As a result, the awesome (but expensive) V-class probably wouldn’t sell well in USA. So it wouldn’t be cost effective for MB to bring it and market it here to a public that would largely ignore it.

[@Maggie5970stvil]

from a distance the back reminds me of a 97 mercury villager

[@lmwilliam5056]

I need one as a mobility van. Can you get rid of all the seats except for the optional 3rd seat in the second row? Can you get another one of those for the 3rd row as well? I need the rest of the van for the power chair.

[@chrisblacksr]

I actually have a client that is setting a Metris up for his Father how utilizes and electric wheel chair. The seat configurations allows for him father to enter the van through the back door and manuever to the middle row with no problem. You can get rid of all seats except the 3rd row.

[@patrickw8302]

What's up with premium fuel Gunter ?

[@D_2_M]

Yes, that one word. Westfalia!!! do they sell it here?

[@RicardoRoams]

Not anymore.

[@rcpmac]

Yes! Metris is now available in the Westfallia weekender configuration

[@opb7749]

Sir, did you forgot to mention the towing capacity?

[@rcpmac]

5000 LBS

[@erestew]

Perfect. We have two large breed show dogs. We don't need a fancy interior. Plain dog hauler and room for three passengers. Not going to get that on a Sienna or higher end models. For us its about room. Lower to the ground, wider for two large crates, and taller for passengers.

[@nickbennett2205]

Is the metris actually made by Mercedes?

[@miyoung224]

Nick Bennett yes I have one

[@embrj1453]

You should change your video to 2016 Mercedes Metris Rant...

[@vanson65]

Hi : is it front wheel drive?

[@lmwilliam5056]

rear wheel drive

[@Junk65]

Nice van. I like it.

[@rcpmac]

This reviewer seems to have a 150% American perspective. We saw the same criticism of the eurovan in it's day and yet I cannot find one under $10k even going back to the 1993 models. Camper versions are listed as high as $40,000!

[@markmartinblacksmith]

If you're looking for a van that gives you lots of fru-fru pampering, you're looking in the wrong place. This is a commercial vehicle - aka TRUCK.

[@abidnessman]

good job

[@jimgbowman111]

perfect for a taxi

[@spacegreycoralred]

This vehicle is a perfect candidate for electrification...like the Nissan e-NV200

[@horste9237]

Look vor eVito

[@tropicMTV]

Interior Looks LIKE a Ford econoline from the 2000

[@sulebello6285]

Lovely this is fine good looking Mercedes Benz bus you are okay keep it up you the best of all

[@duoshuai]

wonder how this thing work in winter

[@robgindc1]

Too much whining about what it doesn't do and about MB specific controls.

[@harryhardcastle4002]

This should be 25k with a ford logo....

[@simonlloyd7557]

cheerful ukele or chirpy, cheeky whistling music is soooOOOoo fucking irritating

[@tropicMTV]

Uhhhh is a mercedes ,! Uhhhh no interior luxury lol

[@chrisblacksr]

This is more for your shuttle and taxi companies. This is built for durability and longevity. You can however upfit the Metris with captains chairs, TV's Wood Grain, Leather and other Luxury amenities.

[@alaabualiable]

Worst minvan ever not practical at all if you want to see a consumer point of view watch other reviews this channel wants to sell you cars that you will regret buying