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2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo at a glance
The 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo covers 3 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $3,780 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2022.
2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo by model year
What the 2023 Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$315
$3,780 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.30
Per 100 miles
$25.20
Five years
$18,900
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).
2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,720 to $3,780, $60 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metris (US Postal Long) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,780 |
| Metris (US Postal) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,780 |
| Van) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,950 |
| Van, LWB) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,950 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,720–$3,920/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,920 to $3,720, $200 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metris (US Postal Long) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,720 |
| Metris (US Postal) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,720 |
| Van) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,920 |
| Van, LWB) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,920 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo MPG
21 MPG · $3,920/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,920 |
| Van, LWB) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,920 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $4,510 in California and $3,280 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.
- California $4,510
- Washington $4,240
- New York $3,730
- Florida $3,450
- Texas $3,280
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 special-purpose vehicle models.
Generations
- 2016-2020
- 2021-2023
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo get?
EPA rates the 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo at 20–22 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo?
The Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2022. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2021 and 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022 and 2023.
How does the 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo) is rated 21–22 MPG combined and costs $3,580–$3,740 a year to fuel; the 2021-2023 model is rated 20–22 MPG and costs $3,720–$3,950 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,780 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,780–$3,950 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo 100 miles?
About $25.20 per 100 miles for the Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.20 and $26.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Metris (US Postal Long) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 19 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,720 to $3,780, $60 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2023 against 4 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo for that year.