Compare the2023 Mercedes Metris PassengerVS 2023 Ford Transit Wagon

Safety
Fuel Economy and Range
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics

Safety

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Both the Metris Passenger and the Transit 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, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Fuel Economy and Range

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

Tires and Wheels

The Metris Passenger’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Transit Wagon’s standard 65 series tires.

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 Wagon.

Suspension and Handling

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 Wagon has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

The front and rear suspension of the Metris Passenger uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Transit Wagon, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For better maneuverability, the Metris Passenger’s turning circle is 11.4 feet tighter than the Transit 350 Long’s (36.4 feet vs. 47.8 feet).

Chassis

The Mercedes Metris Passenger may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1600 to 2800 pounds less than the Ford Transit Wagon.

The Metris Passenger is 2 feet, 9.1 inches shorter than the Transit 350 Long Medium/High Roof, making the Metris Passenger easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces. The Metris Passenger is 5 feet, 1.5 inches shorter than the Transit 350HD Long-EL.

The Metris Passenger is 5.4 inches narrower than the Transit Wagon, making the Metris Passenger easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Metris Passenger is 8 inches shorter in height than the Transit Wagon, making the Metris Passenger much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

Cargo Capacity

The Metris Passenger’s available liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The Transit Wagon’s two swing out doors impair rear visibility, need a lot of clearance, and can block loading in tight quarters.

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 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 Wagon doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Towing

The Metris Passenger’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Transit Wagon’s (5000 vs. 4400 pounds).

Ergonomics

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 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 Wagon’s passenger windows don’t open or close 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 Wagon can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Metris Passenger’s standard sliding doors can be opened with less than three inches side clearance. The Transit Wagon’s optional rear double doors are clumsy and make loading in tight spots difficult.

In addition to the right side sliding door, the Mercedes Metris Passenger has a driver’s side rear sliding door. This door simplifies loading and unloading passengers and it allows parents to easily secure two children into child seats. The Transit Wagon doesn’t offer a driver’s side rear door.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Metris Passenger to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Transit Wagon doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Metris Passenger offers an optional rear wiper. The Transit Wagon doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Metris Passenger’s optional power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Transit Wagon’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

The Metris Passenger’s optional dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Transit Wagon doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

The Metris Passenger’s standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment. The Transit Wagon doesn’t offer automatic air conditioning.