Mercedes-Benz Metris (US Postal Long) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz Metris (US Postal Long) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Metris (US Postal Long) and Metris (US Postal). The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #7 of 14 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 12 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz Metris (US Postal Long) placed highest in 2023 at #6 of 12, and lowest in 2022 at #7 of 14. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 415 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Metris (US Postal Long) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris (US Postal Long) burns 548 to 548 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 21 mpg the Mercedes-Benz Metris (US Postal Long) is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.