2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger

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. The Passenger trim is the people-hauler of the Metris lineup, with seven seats and rear-wheel drive instead of the Cargo van's open bay. The 2.0L I4 makes 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through a seven-speed automatic to the rear wheels, and returns 22 mpg combined.