2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris gets a light equipment update rather than a redesign. A digital instrument display and forward collision mitigation become standard across the lineup, while the engine and transmission carry over.
About the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris
1st-generation North American Metris (2016-2023), final U.S. model year.
Mercedes-Benz positioned the Metris as the mid-size van that "has your back": a flexible van for cargo, passengers, or mixed-use duty. Its core appeal was giving buyers something easier to maneuver than a full-size Sprinter but stronger and more work-focused than the compact van alternatives it competed against. Rear-wheel drive, strong towing and payload for the class, and Mercedes-branded safety features were the main reasons to pick it.
The 2023 Metris remains a midsize work-focused van offered in cargo and seven-passenger forms. Cargo models have either a 126-inch or 135-inch wheelbase, while the passenger van has removable second- and third-row benches. Every version uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and carries a 5,000-pound maximum towing rating.
What changed, by category
2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 208 hp | 208 hp | 208 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 37.4 cu-ft | 199.2 cu-ft | 182.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.8 in | ||
| Doors | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris?
The 2023 Metris makes a digital instrument display and forward collision mitigation standard across the lineup. There are no redesign or mechanical changes.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris a redesign?
No. The 2023 Metris remains part of the same North American generation introduced for 2016, with only a light equipment update for its final year.
Is 2023 the final year of the Mercedes-Benz Metris in the United States?
Yes. The 2023 model is the final U.S.-market Metris before Mercedes-Benz ends the model here after that year.
Does every 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris have Active Brake Assist?
Yes. Active Brake Assist, Mercedes-Benz's forward collision mitigation system, is standard across the 2023 cargo and passenger lineup.
Did the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2023 Metris carries over its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission.