2018 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Transit Connect and Metris?

Two Minivans with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the ground shadow size, cargo volume, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect, which is $2,875 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. Also, the 2018 Transit Connect produces fewer horsepower than the 2018 Metris. In addition, the Transit Connect is significantly smaller than the Metris. And finally, the Mercedes-Benz Metris has a 38.4 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$23,120
$25,995
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
19 MPG
19 - 21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
23 - 24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 MPG
21 - 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 - 211.4 in
Height
Height
72.0 - 72.8 in
74.4 - 75.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.8 - 120.6 in
126.0 - 135.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
87.2 - 95.1 ft2
106.7 - 111.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
46.9 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.5 in
35.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.7 in
62.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
45.1 in
41.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
37.6 in
35.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.4 - 58.5 in
64.9 in

Costs

2018 Ford Transit Connect

2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
$3,150 - $3,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Transit Connect Wagon Titanium SWB w/Rear Liftgate)
$299 (2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van Standard Roof 126" Wheelbase Worker)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$16,003
$18,913 - $19,063
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