Compare the2023 Mercedes Metris PassengerVS 2023 Ford Transit Connect Wagon

Both the Metris Passenger and the Transit Connect Wagon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, collision warning systems, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Metris Passenger has a standard 850-amp battery. The Transit Connect Wagon’s 800-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The Metris Passenger’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 46 more horsepower (208 vs. 162) and 114 lbs.-ft. more torque (258 vs. 144) than the Transit Connect Wagon’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder.

Regenerative brakes improve the Metris Passenger’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Transit Connect Wagon doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Metris Passenger has 2.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Transit Connect Wagon (18.5 vs. 15.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Metris Passenger has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Transit Connect Wagon. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Mercedes Metris Passenger higher (6 out of 10) than the Ford Transit Connect Wagon (5 to 6). This means the Metris Passenger produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Transit Connect Wagon every 15,000 miles.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Mercedes Metris Passenger, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Transit Connect Wagon.

For better traction, the Metris Passenger has larger tires than the Transit Connect Wagon (235/55R17 vs. 215/55R16).

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the Metris Passenger has standard 17-inch wheels. Only 16-inch wheels are available on the Transit Connect Wagon.

For superior ride and handling, the Mercedes Metris Passenger has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Ford Transit Connect Wagon has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Metris Passenger’s wheelbase is 5.4 inches longer than on the Transit Connect Wagon (126 inches vs. 120.6 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Metris Passenger’s turning circle is 3.6 feet tighter than the Transit Connect Wagon’s (36.4 feet vs. 40 feet).

The Metris Passenger has standard seating for 8 passengers; the Transit Connect Wagon can only carry up to 7.

The Metris Passenger has 4.7 inches more front hip room, 5 inches more front shoulder room, 7.2 inches more rear hip room, 6.4 inches more rear shoulder room, .8 inches more third row legroom, 9 inches more third row hip room and 4.9 inches more third row shoulder room than the Transit Connect Wagon.

The Metris Passenger’s cargo area provides more volume than the Transit Connect Wagon.

The Metris Passenger’s cargo area is larger than the Transit Connect Wagon’s in every dimension:

The Metris Passenger’s optional rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the double swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Transit Connect Wagon’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Metris Passenger offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Transit Connect Wagon doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

The Metris Passenger’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Transit Connect Wagon’s (5000 vs. 0 pounds).

Trailer Stability Assist is standard on the Metris Passenger, using the Electronic Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the Transit Connect Wagon.

The Metris Passenger has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Transit Connect Wagon (1720 vs. 1270 lbs.).

The Metris Passenger has a much higher optional payload capacity than the Transit Connect Wagon (1720 vs. 1436 lbs.).

The engine in the Metris Passenger is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Transit Connect Wagon. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Metris Passenger to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Ford doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Transit Connect Wagon.

When three different drivers share the Metris Passenger, the optional memory seats make it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position. The Transit Connect Wagon doesn’t offer memory seats.

The Metris Passenger’s front power windows open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Transit Connect Wagon’s standard power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully. Only its driver’s window opens automatically.

If the front windows are left open on the Metris Passenger the driver can close them from a distance using the remote (remote must be aimed at door sensor). On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Transit Connect Wagon can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Metris Passenger’s optional power side sliding doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the van. The Transit Connect Wagon doesn’t offer a power rear door.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the Metris Passenger has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The Transit Connect Wagon doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.