Topic: Mercedes-Benz debuts new Metris mid-size commercial van

[Autos_Editor]

Mercedes-Benz reveals Metris mid-size van for North America
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[Fobroader]

Umm....is it wrong that I like that?!??! Looks like a solid little van.

[redman]

"Mercedes says Metris’ payload and cargo space will be 67 and 40 percent greater, respectively, than other mid-size commercial vans; reading between the lines, we figure they’re referencing the Dodge Grand Caravan-based Ram Cargo Van"

I don't know if that's a fair comparison considering the Dodge G.C. van was initially designed as a family hauler. If size is the determining factor Ford Transit, Ram Promaster and Nissan NV cargo have come to the party well equipped.

[Minou]

Looks like the wrong engine for this commercial van application.  I would have gone with the 2.1l 4 cyl. diesel instead of a "car" engine.

[2JDM]

Looks like the wrong engine for this commercial van application.  I would have gone with the 2.1l 4 cyl. diesel instead of a "car" engine.

Agreed. The 2.1 4 cyl diesel would be perfect for this application.

[mixmanmash]

Looks like the wrong engine for this commercial van application.  I would have gone with the 2.1l 4 cyl. diesel instead of a "car" engine.

Agreed. The 2.1 4 cyl diesel would be perfect for this application.

I agree as well.  Would be nice if they built a passenger model for family use with the 3.0L V6 diesel and 4matic.

[2JDM]

Looks like the wrong engine for this commercial van application.  I would have gone with the 2.1l 4 cyl. diesel instead of a "car" engine.

Agreed. The 2.1 4 cyl diesel would be perfect for this application.

I agree as well.  Would be nice if they built a passenger model for family use with the 3.0L V6 diesel and 4matic.

That would compete well with the upper trim Odyssey and Sienna.

[Prius]

The blue passenger model in the background looks good. It looks like a 20% bigger Ford Transit Wagon. (or standard roof model)

[OliverD]

Looks like the wrong engine for this commercial van application.  I would have gone with the 2.1l 4 cyl. diesel instead of a "car" engine.

Agreed. The 2.1 4 cyl diesel would be perfect for this application.

I agree as well.  Would be nice if they built a passenger model for family use with the 3.0L V6 diesel and 4matic.

That would get expensive though - the passenger version already starts at $38k. And I'm guessing they don't want to overlap the Sprinter too much.

Though a Sprinter 4x4 passenger version starts at $57k...yikes.

[pcsp]

Looks like the wrong engine for this commercial van application.  I would have gone with the 2.1l 4 cyl. diesel instead of a "car" engine.

I think it's good they went with a "car engine" - a very, very good "car engine". Unlike Nissan, that put an antiquated 131 hp 2.0 liter "non-car" engine into their NV200, thereby limiting the 3,260 lb. vehicle to VERY light duty use.

[tpl]

My B250 had that engine and transmission. Worked very well I thought. Good economy,didn't use any oil and I thought the transmission gear ratios were about right. A van with that engine might need a slightly shorter final drive ratio because of max loading.

If that can fit the new 4-matic system from the B under the van it should be a hit.


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[mixmanmash]

My B250 had that engine and transmission. Worked very well I thought. Good economy,didn't use any oil and I thought the transmission gear ratios were about right. A van with that engine might need a slightly shorter final drive ratio because of max loading.

If that can fit the new 4-matic system from the B under the van it should be a hit.


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This van is longitudinal mount RWD platform and would likely have a different 4matic system than that of the B/CLA/GLA.

[ezbst]

Out of the Transit Connect and the Metris, first one to put a diesel in the bay will win my heart.