Outfitted with a turbo engine, an automatic transmission, and convenience features in spades, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Van sets a high standard for the Nissan NV and Ford Transit. The Metris offers Oak Park and Evanston drivers a configurable interior, high capacities, and impressive specs. Connectivity features, like Bluetooth®* and MP3 playback, enhance communication and entertainment. Simply put, there are plenty of reasons to check out the new 2018 Metris—many of which are apparent in our Metris vs. Nissan NV vs. Ford Transit comparison below!
| Features | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van (RWD, 126-inch) | 2018 Nissan NV Passenger (NV3500 HD S) | 2018 Ford Transit Connect (XL Passenger Wagon) |
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $33,900 | $35,050 | $25,805 |
| Performance | |||
| Engine | 2.0L turbo inline-4 | 4.0L V6 | 2.5L inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 208 | 261 | 169 |
| Torque | 258 | 281 | 171 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain Configuration | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Front/Rear Suspension | Strut/trailing arm | Independent double-wishbone/multi-leaf | Strut/twist-beam |
| Curb-to-Curb Turning Diameter | 38.7 feet | 45.2 feet | 40 feet |
| Fuel Economy | |||
| City MPG | 20 | TBD | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 23 | TBD | 27 |
| Capacities | |||
| Trailering Capacity | 5,000 pounds | 2,000 pounds | 2,000 pounds |
| Payload Capacity | 1,874 pounds | 2,800 pounds | 1,270 pounds |
| Cargo Volume Behind the Third Row | 38 cubic feet | 51.7 cubic feet | 19.8 cubic feet (with seat moved to most forward position) |
| Passenger Capacity | 8 | 12 | 7 |
| Interior Features | |||
| Heated Front Seats | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Automatic Heating & Air Conditioning | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Bluetooth®* Connectivity | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Safety Features | |||
| Light and Rain Sensor | Optional | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
| Rearview Camera | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard | Optional | Feature Not Offered |
| Driver Attention Monitor | Standard | Feature Not Offered | Feature Not Offered |
*Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
