Ram Promaster City vs Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger

The Ram Promaster City is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $900 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Ram Promaster City leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2022

Ram Promaster City

Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 8 configurations

24mpg combined (best)
All Ram Promaster City specs

2016–2023

Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger

Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 8 configurations

22mpg combined (best)
All Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricRam Promaster CityMercedes-Benz Metris Passenger
Best combined MPG24 mpg22 mpg
Best city MPG21 mpg20 mpg
Best highway MPG28 mpg23 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,550$3,450
Lowest CO2 output374 g/mi413 g/mi
Engines offered2.4SIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularPremium
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Years covered2015–20222016–2023
Configurations on record88

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Promaster City vs Metris Passenger: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Ram Promaster City or the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger?

The Ram Promaster City is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $900 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ram Promaster City runs about $2,550 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger — a difference of roughly $900 per year.

What engines do the Promaster City and Metris Passenger offer?

Ram Promaster City: 2.4. Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger: SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ram Promaster City and the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.

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