2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris: Combining work and pleasure
February 20 2021,
The Mercedes-Benz Metris is the newest commercial vehicle offered by Mercedes-Benz in Canada. It appeared towards the end of 2015, offering one more solution for entrepreneurs looking for a product well adapted to their needs.
As an added bonus, it offers an invaluable value, that is to say, a lower ownership cost over the years. In fact, when you consider depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, gas, insurance, maintenance and repairs, the Mercedes-Benz Metris is awarded the Vincentic Award (best value for a fleet vehicle) every year, outperforming the competition every time.
Now here's how it's offered to you.
Cargo Van version
The Metris can be served to you in a van version, the popular solution for transporting materials. Two models are offered: one with a regular wheelbase of 126 inches, as well as a second one offering a wheelbase of 135 inches and more interior space. A matter of need.
Mechanically, there's a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, more than enough power to get your projects off to a good start. A nine-speed automatic transmission is associated with this powerplant. The good news is that regular fuel is required by this engine, which obviously has an impact on operating costs.
In terms of capacity, with the regular wheelbase model, the payload is 2668 pounds or 1210 kg. With the other one, the difference is minimal, 2612 pounds or 1085 kg. In both cases, the towing capacity is set at 5000 pounds.
Finally, inside, there are numerous interior layout possibilities, whether with Mercedes-Benz accessories and equipment or with the help of partners who specialize in customization.
Passenger Van version
The Metris is also available in a passenger van version. The latter can accommodate up to eight people and its body is mounted on the regular wheelbase chassis. The payload here is 2150 pounds or 975 kg. The towing capacity is always 5000 pounds.
For those looking for a shuttle for transportation to the airport or to the hotel, we are really talking about an interesting solution.
And the bonus is that you have pleasure driving the Metris. This last one offers stable, reassuring, even amusing driving.
A test drive is necessary.
