2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo

The Metris is Mercedes-Benz's mid-size van, a workhorse that splits the difference between a full-size Sprinter and a compact minivan. It drives more like a car than you'd expect from a van, with light steering and a tight turning radius that make it easy to maneuver in the city. The cabin is functional and durable, with hard plastics that shrug off work-site wear, though it's not plush like other Mercedes models. You get a tall, boxy cargo area that's easy to load, and the sliding side door opens wide for quick access in tight spots. Two seats and a flat load floor set the Cargo apart from the Passenger version, which has second- and third-row benches. The 2.0L I4 makes 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through a seven-speed automatic and two-wheel drive, for enough hustle to keep up with traffic even when the van is loaded. You get 186.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats, and the boxy shape means you can slide in full sheets of plywood flat.