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Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Mercedes-Benz
The Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo Van is essentially the US name for the mid-size Vito, and that makes it one of the more curious import candidates: an American-market commercial van that is, under the skin, a European Mercedes.
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Model profile
Mercedes launched the Metris in the United States for the 2016 model year to slot beneath the big Sprinter, giving American tradespeople a van sized between compact and full-size. It is the third-generation Vito (internal code W447) rebadged for North America, sold as the Cargo Van and the glazed Passenger Van.
Powertrain and equipment
Unlike the front-drive American vans it competed with, the Metris is rear-wheel drive, giving it a more car-like towing character and better balance under load.
The Cargo Van is the panelled version aimed at trades and delivery use, with a low load floor, sliding side doors and rear barn or optional lift-gate doors.
Vehicle selection
Metris vans served plumbers, electricians, caterers and delivery fleets, so many used examples have worked hard and carry commercial mileage.
The Metris appeals to a buyer who wants a compact, well-built rear-drive work van with Mercedes engineering, in US petrol specification.
Vehicle data
| Wheelbases | Detail (typical): Standard and long body |
|---|---|
| Doors | Detail (typical): Sliding side, rear barn or lift-gate |
| Seating (Cargo) | Detail (typical): 2 (front) |
| Body style | Detail (typical): Mid-size cargo van, rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Engine | Detail (typical): 2.0 L turbo petrol I4 (M274), ~208 hp / ~258 lb-ft |
| Earlier engine | Detail (typical): 2.0 L turbo petrol I4 (pre-2021 tune) |
| Transmission | Detail (typical): 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic |
| Drive | Detail (typical): Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel type | Detail (typical): Petrol (no US diesel) |
| Platform | Detail (typical): Mercedes Vito (W447), US-badged |
|---|---|
| US model years | Detail (typical): 2016–2023 |
| Max payload | Detail (typical): Up to ~2,500 lb (configuration dependent) |
| Towing | Detail (typical): Up to ~5,000 lb |
| Safety options | Detail (typical): Active brake assist, parking sensors, camera |
| Assembly | Detail (typical): Vitoria, Spain |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Metris reliability is broadly good, with the caveat that Mercedes maintenance is not cheap and the 2.0 turbo has a few known Metris common problems to check. The M274 engine can develop timing-chain and camshaft-adjuster wear if oil changes are stretched, and the balance-shaft and turbo hardware benefit from strict service intervals — proof of regular oil changes is worth paying for.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. The Metris is the US-badged Vito (W447), so parts and servicing overlap heavily with the European van.
Not in the US. American Metris vans are petrol-only with the 2.0 turbo four, which avoids diesel emissions upkeep.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Up to around 5,000 lb, helped by its rear-wheel-drive layout.
Broadly yes, but keep to strict oil-change intervals for the 2.0 turbo and check the 7G-Tronic for leaks; documented service matters.
Yes, because it shares so much with the Vito, parts and know-how are widely available.
Ocean freight is generally a few weeks, plus customs clearance and TÜV scheduling on arrival.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker and manages the import on your behalf without holding stock.
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