Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo vs Vinfast VF 6
The Vinfast VF 6 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo, a 63 mpg advantage and costs about $2,550 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Vinfast VF 6 leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2023
Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 21 configurations
2025–2025
Vinfast VF 6
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 1 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo | Vinfast VF 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 22 mpg | 85 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg | 88 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 25 mpg | 82 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,450 | $900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 395 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Electricity |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2016–2023 | 2025–2025 |
| Configurations on record | 21 | 1 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Metris Cargo vs VF 6: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo or the Vinfast VF 6?
The Vinfast VF 6 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo, a 63 mpg advantage and costs about $2,550 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Vinfast VF 6 runs about $900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo — a difference of roughly $2,550 per year.
What engines do the Metris Cargo and VF 6 offer?
Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start. Vinfast VF 6: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo and the Vinfast VF 6 as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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