Two Minivans, but completely different in all significant aspects: model year, horsepower, ground shadow size, starting price, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2013 Ford Transit Connect is priced $6,525 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, which is newer by three model years. Also, the 2016 Metris has a more powerful engine and gets 1.5 mpg less than the 2013 Transit Connect. In addition, the Transit Connect is significantly smaller, but the roofline is slightly taller than that of the Metris. And finally, you'll seat two more passengers in the Mercedes-Benz Metris than in the Ford Transit Connect. Among similarities is the body structure.