2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris vs. 2020 Chrysler Pacifica

Seating and Cargo Space

Explore the interiors of the Mercedes-Benz Metris vs. Chrysler Pacifica, and it’s easy to see the Metris Passenger Van offers more seating: up to 8 passengers vs. the seven carried by the Pacifica. However, you may not notice right away that the Metris Passenger Van also has more dedicated cargo space: 38 cubic feet to the 32.3 cubic feet found in the Pacifica. Whatever use you have in mind, whether you’re carrying passengers to and from the airport or taking kids to little league, the Metris Passenger Van has more room for gear and passengers at once. 

Towing Capacity

What about if you need to bring more than you can carry inside your van? Our van comparison shows the Metris Passenger Van is better equipped to do the heavy lifting:

• Metris Passenger Van Max. Towing: 5,000 pounds
• Chrysler Pacifica Max. Towing: 3,600 pounds

If you want to haul a small trailer full of equipment or a boat for a weekend away, the Metris Passenger Van has the power needed to make that possible. 

Safety and Driver Assistance Features

Another area of our van comparison where the Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van comes out ahead is standard safety features. Compare the offerings of the Mercedes-Benz Metris vs. Chrysler Pacifica, and you’ll see the Metris Passenger Van comes with standard features that are lacking altogether on the Pacifica, like:

• ATTENTION ASSIST®: This driver attention monitor uses over 70 parameters to learn and assess driver behavior. If you appear to be losing focus, this feature will alert you that it’s time for a break.
• Crosswind Assist: If you’re hit with a strong lateral gust while traveling down the highway, this feature helps to correct for it, so you aren’t pushed into another lane. 
• Rescue Assist: First responders are able to scan a QR code which then informs them where airbags, batteries, and other structures are located, so they can safely perform a rescue.