Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo vs Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $1,100 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Ford Transit Connect leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2023
Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 21 configurations
2015–2023
Ford Transit Connect
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 55 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo | Ford Transit Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 22 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg | 24 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 25 mpg | 29 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,450 | $2,350 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 395 g/mi | 344 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start | SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 2.5, FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Regular, Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2016–2023 | 2015–2023 |
| Configurations on record | 21 | 55 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Metris Cargo vs Transit Connect: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo or the Ford Transit Connect?
The Ford Transit Connect is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $1,100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford Transit Connect runs about $2,350 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo — a difference of roughly $1,100 per year.
What engines do the Metris Cargo and Transit Connect offer?
Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start. Ford Transit Connect: SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 2.5, FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo and the Ford Transit Connect as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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