If you know about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and the excellent performance and payload this van offers you the only negative you might feel is the size of the Sprinter. Not that this is a cargo van that is too small, quite the opposite, it’s larger than nearly every other cargo van on the market. Mercedes-Benz heard the cries for something that would be better at maneuvering around a city to give you the payload you desire but come at a size and price that you can afford more easily than the Sprinter.

The cargo van that fits the needs you have is the new Metris. This van is built on the Vito platform which has been highly successful in other markets throughout the world to be one of the most maneuverable cargo vans on the market.

How does the Metris stack up against the rest of the competition? While smaller than the Sprinter the Metris is still larger than the closest rival, which is the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200 SV and Ram Tradesman. Because of this the Metris offers higher payload and cargo capacity over these three to be the cargo van you really should choose for your business needs.

How has Mercedes-Benz made the Metris one that a business can use wisely? The powertrain of this new van is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 208 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque that is matched perfectly with a seven-speed automatic transmission and RWD. This engine gives you the start/stop technology which, for a business in the city, can greatly improve the overall fuel numbers of the van. The service intervals of 15,000 miles on this van make for a great way for you to save money on the costs of regular maintenance.

Inside the Metris you have 186 cubic feet of cargo space for the Cargo Van but if you choose the Passenger version you will still have 38 cubic feet of space for storage and gear. The towing capacity of this van comes in at 4,960 pounds and there are many different custom options you can choose from to set this van up for work, or you can order a blank canvas and set it up yourself to have the work van you need.

If the Metris is to follow in the Vito footsteps we may see several different gasoline and diesel engines in the near future to make this a van that is perfect for the ride. Another upgrade that will eventually be offers is AWD which will give you greater driving capabilities and make this a van that can handle the challenges of adverse weather conditions.

Although this is a cargo van it does carry the three point star on the front and is expected to offer some great features for you to enjoy. The Metris has an Audio 15 sound system that is controlled from the 5.8-inch color screen up front. There are two sliding doors, a versatile center console, a full menu of great safety systems to give the driver all the information they need, a rearview camera and in the Passenger model, seating for up to eight passengers.

Starting at only $33,495 the Metris is a work van that can be one of the best tools your business has ever invested in. Whether you own a plumbing business, a taxi stand or a flower business the Mercedes- Benz Metris is the right work van to get the job done and give you more capability than you will find from any other company. Let Mercedes-Benz be your business partner and you will see your profits soar with the capability and maneuverability the Metris offers.