2015 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
2015 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Front Left Comparison
2015 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Rear Right Comparison
2015 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Dashboard Comparison
2015 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Side Comparison2015 Ford Transit Connect
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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
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What is the main difference between Transit Connect and Metris?
Two Minivans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the ground shadow size, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, which is $6,620 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Also, the 2016 Metris has a more powerful engine than the 2015 Transit Connect, and it gets 1.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the body structure of Transit Connect is significantly smaller 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 are the body structure and height.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,330
$28,950
Engine
Engine
2.5L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
169 hp
208 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
20 - 21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
29 MPG
23 - 24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
24 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
84.1 in
88.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.2 in
75.9 in
Length
Length
173.9 - 189.7 in
202.4 in
Height
Height
72.0 - 72.8 in
74.4 - 75.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.8 - 120.6 in
126.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
87.2 - 95.1 ft2
106.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
46.8 - 46.9 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.5 in
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First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.6 - 57.7 in
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Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
45.1 in
41.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
37.6 in
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.4 in
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Costs
2015 Ford Transit Connect
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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-
Lease Due
Lease Due
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-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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