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2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 21–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo at a glance
The 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo covers 5 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 21–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $3,580 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018 and 2020; 2017 and 2019 repeat the values of the year before.
2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,580–$3,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,590–$3,650 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,590–$3,650 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,580 | Same EPA ratings as 2016 |
| 2016 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,580 | First year |
What the 2020 Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$298
$3,580 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.97
Per 100 miles
$23.87
Five years
$17,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,590 to $3,580, $10 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 7-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,580 |
| Van) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 7-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,600 |
| Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 7-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,660 |
| Van) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 7-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Metris (Passenger Van) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,740 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
22 MPG · $3,590–$3,650/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,580 to $3,590, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van, LWB) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,590 |
| Van) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,650 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2016
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo as for the 2016 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2016 section above.See 2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
22 MPG · $3,580/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,580 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $4,260 in California and $3,100 in Texas, a $1,160 difference.
- California $4,260
- Washington $4,010
- New York $3,530
- Florida $3,270
- Texas $3,100
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Generations
- 2016-2020
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo get?
EPA rates the 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo at 21–22 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 22 MPG (21 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo?
Every model year of the 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018 and 2020. In 2017 and 2019 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,580 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,580–$3,740 a year. That is a $160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo 100 miles?
About $23.87 per 100 miles for the Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.87 and $24.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Van, LWB) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 21 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,590 to $3,580, $10 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2020 against 2 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo for that year.