The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris is a van that falls somewhere between small and mid-size. It’s big enough to give you the room you need to get the job done, whether you choose the passenger van or the cargo van. At the same time, it’s perfectly sized for city travel, since it’s diminutive enough to easily traverse narrow urban roadways. Vans are excellent choices for those who need strong towing and payload capability, and this Mercedes-Benz ranks at the top of its class in both areas. One drawback is cost. The Metris has a starting price that’s significantly higher than that of rivals such as the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200. For your investment, you’re rewarded with a van offering impressive power and utility. If you’re using the Metris as a work van, you’ll be well served by the base-model cargo van with a standard roof and 126-inch wheelbase. Seventeen-inch steel wheels connect this van to the pavement. The list of standard exterior features includes a sliding rear passenger-side door, automatic headlights, and a split swing-out rear cargo-access door. Within the cabin, you’ll find manually controlled air conditioning, front seats with four-way adjustability, a manually adjustable tilting steering column, and Bluetooth connectivity. We’d recommend adding the Premium Safety package ($1810). This bundle brings in features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, automated emergency braking, and heated power-adjustable sideview mirrors. With this package included, the Metris cargo van with a standard roof and 126-inch wheelbase has a total price of $34,395. All Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are motivated by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. This van excels when it comes to towing and payload capability. The 2020 Metris can tow up to 5000 pounds. With rivals such as the Ford Transit Connect, towing capability tops out at 2000 pounds. And the Metris can handle a payload of up to 2502 pounds, while the Transit Connect has a 1550-pound payload capability. In our tests, a Metris passenger van made the dash from zero to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds. That’s quick for this segment; the Ford Transit Connect took 10.1 seconds to complete this sprint. This Mercedes van is easy to live with, delivering handling that has a higher level of refinement than is typical for this class. Base-model Metris vans come with tech amenities such as a 5.8-inch display screen and a five-speaker sound system. Bluetooth phone connectivity is on board for hands-free phone calls, and all models come with Bluetooth music streaming. The Metris can be upgraded with tech features such as a navigation system. Unfortunately, this van isn’t offered with Apple CarPlay smartphone integration; Android Auto isn’t available, either. Both these amenities are optional on the Ford Transit Connect.