Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Vehicle Class & Size

The EPA classifies the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo as a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2023):

The Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo is classified by the EPA as a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2023Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline20
2023Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2022Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2022Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2021Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2020Config 1 of 5Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline21
2020Config 2 of 5Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2020Config 3 of 5Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2020Config 4 of 5Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2020Config 5 of 5Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2019Config 1 of 2Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2019Config 2 of 2Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2018Config 1 of 2Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2018Config 2 of 2Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2017Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22
2016Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline22

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo data analysis

How to read this Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo data

This page lists every 2016 through 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo record we hold for this measurement — 16 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Metris Cargo Vehicle Class

What class of vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo?

The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo as a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD), the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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